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    Volkswagen Polo

    The new Volkswagen Polo is a light Luxury available in Australia from $30,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Life variant and topping out at $41,990 for the GTI variant.

    There are 4 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2018.

    The new Polo is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Volkswagen Polo include 1.0 in-line 3-cylinder turbo (85kW/200Nm) and 2.0 in-line 4-cylinder turbo (147kW/320Nm). Available with 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 6-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $30,990 - $41,990†
    Transmission
    6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    Retail Price
    $30,990 - $41,990†
    Transmission
    6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

    Expert Rating

    Good

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    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Polo comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Life and the most expensive being GTI.

    Life

    Price from $30,990†

    Citylife

    Price from $32,790†

    Style

    Price from $34,990†

    GTI

    Price from $41,990†

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    Reviews

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    Good
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    Pros

    • Generally punchy, refined powertrain
    • Good fuel economy
    • Classy styling inside and out

    Cons

    • It's not cheap
    • Firm ride
    • Missing some safety features found in some entry-level rivals
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    News

    Volkswagen's swag of upcoming updates to include Polo, entire EV lineup

    Volkswagen's swag of upcoming updates to include Polo, entire EV lineup

    1 Year Ago

    Volkswagen ID.2 SUV to replace T-Cross in 2026

    Volkswagen ID.2 SUV to replace T-Cross in 2026

    2 Years Ago

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    Power to Weight
    70.66 - 109.29 kW/t
    66.05 kW/t
    111.36 kW/t
    Boot Space
    305 - 351 litres
    305 litres
    380 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    5.4 - 6.7 L/100km
    5 L/100km
    6.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    597 - 741 km
    597 km
    860 km
    Price
    $30,790 - $41,990
    $30,790
    $51,500
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    5 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 8 years
    2 years
    4 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,670 - 1,780 kg
    1,670 kg
    1,780 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,100 - 1,200 kg
    1,100 kg
    1,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    143 - 148 mm
    138 mm
    148 mm
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    Life

    2026

    $30,990

    Citylife

    2026

    $32,790

    Style

    2026

    $34,990

    GTI

    2026

    $41,990

    Year
    2026
    Engine Type
    1.0L Combustion
    2.0L Combustion
    Fuel
    Premium Unleaded
    Transmission
    Automatic
    Body Type
    Hatchback
    Number of Doors
    5 Doors
    Drivetrain
    Front
    Maximum Power
    85 kW
    147 kW

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    Dimensions

    4,080 mm
    1,751 mm
    inc mirror: 1,964 mm
    1,450 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,080 mm
    Overall Width1,751 mm
    Overall Width (Inc Mirror)1,964 mm
    Overall Height1,450 mm
    Wheelbase2,564 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity487 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    Sales Data

    20242,154Total Sales
    2025934Total Sales
    202699YTD Sales

    Volkswagen Polo Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the Life variant that starts from $30,990.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTI variant that starts from $41,990.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the GTI variant which can tow 1200 kg.

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    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Life variant which measures 1751mm wide, 4080mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTI variant which has 147kW of power and 320nm of torque.

    The Volkswagen Polo is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the GTI variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1780 kg.

    The Volkswagen Polo uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

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    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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