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2004 Volkswagen Polo
The 2004 Volkswagen Polo is a light Luxury. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $16,990 for the Club variant and topping out at $25,490 for the Elite variant.
There are 4 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in mid-2002.
The 2004 Polo was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
Engine options for the Volkswagen Polo include 1.4 in-line 4-cylinder (55kW/126Nm) and 1.6 in-line 4-cylinder (74kW/140Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
- Retail Price
- $16,990 - $25,490â€
- Transmission
- 4 or 6-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
- Retail Price
- $16,990 - $25,490â€
- Transmission
- 4 or 6-speed auto or 5-speed manual
- Driven Wheels
- Front
- Fuel Type
- Premium Unleaded
- Body Types
- Hatchback or Sedan
- Powertrain Type
- N/A
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2004 Volkswagen Polo
Features & Specs
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Engine specs, power, and efficiency
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2004 Volkswagen Polo
Available Variants
The Volkswagen Polo comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Club and the most expensive being Elite.
2004 Volkswagen Polo
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Power to Weight
47.83 - 53.66 kW/t
47.83 kW/t
53.66 kW/t
Boot Space
270 litres
270 litres
Price
$16,990 - $25,490
$16,990
$25,490
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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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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2004 Volkswagen Polo
Dimensions
3,897 mm
1,650 mm
1,465 mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,897 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,650 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,465 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm |
| Load Capacity | 535 mm |
Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.
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Volkswagen Polo
Sales Data
20242,154Total Sales
2025934Total Sales
202699YTD Sales
Volkswagen Polo Sales rolling 12-months#
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2004 Volkswagen Polo
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the Club variant that starts from $16,990.
See all Volkswagen Polo PricingThe most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the Elite variant that starts from $25,490.
See all Volkswagen Polo PricingThe best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is 1000 kg shared by all variants.
See all Volkswagen Polo towing capacityThe largest Volkswagen Polo is the Classic variant which measures 1650mm wide, 4179mm in length and sits 1465mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the Classic variant which has 74kW of power and 140nm of torque.
The Volkswagen Polo is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Volkswagen Polo may be manufactured in China, Germany or South Africa.
The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the Match variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1610 kg.
The Volkswagen Polo uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.
# Based on VFACTS and EVC data
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