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    2003 Volkswagen Polo

    The 2003 Volkswagen Polo is a light Luxury. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $19,800 for the base variant and topping out at $25,500 for the SE variant.

    There are 3 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in late-2000.

    The 2003 Polo was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

    The Volkswagen Polo is only available with a motor that produces 55kW and 126Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $19,800 - $25,500†
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    N/A
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    Retail Price
    $19,800 - $25,500†
    Transmission
    4-speed auto or 5-speed manual
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    N/A

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    2003 Volkswagen Polo

    Available Variants

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

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    Power to Weight
    47.83 - 53.87 kW/t
    47.83 kW/t
    53.87 kW/t
    Boot Space
    250 - 270 litres
    250 litres
    270 litres
    Price
    $19,800 - $25,500
    $19,800
    $25,500
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    1 - 8 years
    2 years
    4 years
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    2003 Volkswagen Polo

    Historical Information

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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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    2003 Volkswagen Polo

    Dimensions

    3,897 mm
    1,650 mm
    1,465 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,897 mm
    Overall Width1,650 mm
    Overall Height1,465 mm
    Wheelbase2,460 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity379 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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    2003 Volkswagen Polo

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the S variant that starts from $0.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the SE variant that starts from $25,500.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is 1000 kg shared by all variants.

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    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the S variant which measures 1650mm wide, 3897mm in length and sits 1465mm tall.

    All variants of the Volkswagen Polo have a maximum power of 55kW and 126nm of torque.

    The Volkswagen Polo is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the S variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1610 kg.

    The Volkswagen Polo uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

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