Volkswagen Polo GTI (2011) price & specs

1.4L petrol 5D Hatchback 7 SP MANUAL FWD

GTI

Overview

The 2011 Volkswagen Polo GTI is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 5th June 2009. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a small Car built in South Africa with prices starting at $28,990 before on-road costs.

This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.4L 4-cylinder engine that has 132 kW of power (at 6200 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Polo GTI uses 6.1L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 142g of CO₂. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 738km per full tank

It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

56.41 - 71.69 kW/t

56.41 kW/t

82.24 kW/t

Boot Space

204 - 280 litres

204 litres

506 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.6 - 6.1 L/100km

4.6 L/100km

7 L/100km

Vehicle Range

738 - 978 km

618 km

978 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

100,000 km - Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

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Dimensions

4,064 mm

1,682 mm

1,500 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	4,064 mm
Overall Width	1,682 mm
Overall Height	1,500 mm
Wheelbase	2,465 mm
Turning Circle	10,600 mm

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Sales Data

20242,154Total Sales

2025934Total Sales

2026498YTD Sales

Volkswagen Polo Sales rolling 12-months^#

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GTI

1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

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Compressor

Compressor: Supercharger, Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 142 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,390 cc

Liters: 1.4 L

Number of cylinders: 4

Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 98

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 98

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 45 L

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Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 6.1 L/100km

Country/highway: 5.3 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 738 km

Combined: 16.4 km/L

Country/highway: 18.9 km/L

Urban: 13 km/L

Urban: 7.7 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 229 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 180 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 132 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 250 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 6,200 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 2,000 rpm

Drive

Driven wheels: Front

Limited slip differential

Location front: yes

Type: Electronic

Transmission

Gearchange paddles: yes

Manual sequential: yes

Shift lever location: Steering Wheel

Transmission description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (DCT)

Number of speeds: 7

Transmission type: Manual

Disc brakes

Number of: 4

Number of ventilated discs: 2

Power steering

Vehicle speed proportional: yes

Wheel

Height adjustment: yes

Telescopic adjustment: yes

Type: Alloy & Leather, Leather Covered

Alternate suspension

Type: Sport

Suspension

Location front: yes

Spring type: Coil

Stabilizer bar: yes

Wheel dependence: Independent

Type: Strut

Location rear: yes

Spring type: Coil

Wheel dependence: Semi-Independent

Type: Torsion Beam

Tires

Location front: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 40

Tire width: 215 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire profile: 40

Tire width: 215 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7 in

Body style

Body type: Hatchback

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Platform code: PQ25

Local body type: Hatchback

Spoiler

Location roof: yes

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Rear seat down: 882 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 204 L

External dimensions

Curb to curb turning circle: 10,600 mm

Front track: 1,443 mm

Overall height: 1,500 mm

Overall length: 4,064 mm

Overall width: 1,682 mm

Rear track: 1,434 mm

Wheelbase: 2,465 mm

Internal dimensions

Headroom front: 974 mm

Headroom rear: 943 mm

Hip room front: 1,386 mm

Hip room rear: 1,384 mm

Doors

Location driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear driver: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Location rear passenger: yes

Type: Front Hinged

Rear door

Type: Lifting Gate

Headlight control

Height adjustment: Manual

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

LED lights

Location: Day Time Running Lights

Paint

Type gloss: yes

Door mirrors/cameras

Location driver: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Location passenger: yes

Color: Painted

Heated: yes

Indicator lights: yes

Type: Electrically Adjustable

Power windows

Location front: yes

Location rear: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Wipers: Intermittent

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Variable

Weights

Gross trailer weight braked: 1,000 kg

Gross trailer weight unbraked: 530 kg

Tare weight: 1,189 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 6

System

Radio: AM, FM

Cover/rear parcel shelf

Type: Rigid

12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Luxury trim

On gear selector: Alloy, Leather

On instrument panel: Piano Black

Crash test results

Standard: ANCAP, Euro NCAP

ANCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP adult occupant score: 90

Euro NCAP child occupant score: 86

Euro NCAP overall: 5

Euro NCAP pedestrian score: 41

Euro NCAP safety assist score: 71

Euro NCAP date tested: 26 Aug 2009

Euro NCAP version tested: VW Polo 1.2 Trendline 5dr HA

Front airbag

Location driver: yes

Location passenger: yes

Front seat belts

Seat position driver: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Height adjustable: yes

Pre-tensioners: yes

Head restraints

Location front seats: yes

Active: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Number: 3

Rear seat belts

Seat position center: yes

Operation: Reel

Type: 3-Point

Seat position driver: yes

Seat position passenger: yes

Side airbag

Location front: yes

Head protection: yes

Side curtain airbag

Location: Front and Rear

Front seat

Location driver: yes

Height type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Sports

Location passenger: yes

Height type: Manual

Reach type: Manual

Reclining type: Manual

Type: Sports

Rear seats

Facing direction front: yes

Folding: Asymmetrical

Seating capacity: 3

Type: Split Bench

Seat upholstery

Additional seat material: Cloth

Main seat material: Cloth

Seating

Seating capacity: 5

Seating configuration: 2+3

Cup holders

Location front seats: yes

Location rear seats: yes

Refrigerated storage compartment

Location: Glove Compartment

Air conditioning

Air conditioning type: Semi-Auto

Climate control number of zones: 1

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Distance: 15,000 km

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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