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Volkswagen Polo
New from
$29,490 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 6.5 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Polo
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The new Volkswagen Polo is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $29,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Life variant and topping out at $41,790 for the GTI.
There are 3 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in November of 2023.
Engine options include 2.0L turbo (147kW/320Nm) and 1.0L turbo (85kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2025 Polo is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
71.61 - 112.29 kW/t
64.67 kW/t
125.7 kW/t
Boot Space
351 litres
242 litres
440 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.41 - 6.49 L/100km
3.3 L/100km
6.9 L/100km
Vehicle Range
615 - 741 km
580 km
1,091 km
Price
$29,490 - $41,790
$18,490
$41,790
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
10 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
250,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
29 years
9 years
31 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Next Steps
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2025 Volkswagen Polo Price
Life
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $29,490 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,790 |
Style
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,540 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $34,790 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $40,390 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $41,790 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy
There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the Life with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.0L TURBO and uses 5.4L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.
| Volkswagen Polo | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Polo?
The Volkswagen Polo has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2025 Volkswagen Polo Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Polo?
The Volkswagen Polo offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
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Volkswagen Polo FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the Life that starts from $29,490.
The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTI that starts from $41,790.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the GTI which can tow 1200 kg
The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Life which measures 1751mm wide, 4080mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTI which has 147kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO engine.
The Volkswagen Polo is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the GTI which weighs 1780 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Polo uses premium unleaded.