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    2012 Volkswagen Polo

    New from

    $16,690 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Good

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.6 - 6.1 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Polo

    Last updated Oct 31, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Polo is a small car offered in both 5D Hatchback and 3D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $16,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Trendline variant and topping out at $28,990 for the GTI.

    There are 3 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in September of 2011.

    Engine options include 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (66kW/230Nm), 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (77kW/175Nm), 1.4L turbo & supercharger petrol direct injection (132kW/250Nm) and 1.4L multi-point injection (63kW/132Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual or manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2012 Polo is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    CarExpert Rating
    Good
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    Power to Weight
    56.41 - 108.64 kW/t
    56.41 kW/t
    111.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    204 - 280 litres
    204 litres
    506 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.6 - 6.1 L/100km
    4.5 L/100km
    8.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    738 - 978 km
    618 km
    978 km
    Price
    $16,690 - $28,990
    $14,990
    $39,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 - 7 years
    1 year
    7 years

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    All Volkswagen Polo Pricing

    YearPrice From*Price To*
    2025$30,790$41,790
    2024$29,490$40,390
    2023$25,250$39,690
    2022$25,250$38,750
    2021$19,290$32,890
    *excl. on-roads
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    2012 Volkswagen Polo Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Polo

    Trendline

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
      • Platform Code: Pq25
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 59.49
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 952
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 280
      • Front Headroom (mm): 974
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1386
      • Front Track (mm): 1464
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1500
      • Overall Length (mm): 4064
      • Overall Width (mm): 1682
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 943
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1384
      • Rear Track (mm): 1456
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2465
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Led Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Message Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 738
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 86
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 63
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 132
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20100525
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: 2
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.2 Hatchback 5 Dr Lhd
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 530
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1059
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1033
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Comfortline

    Adds to Trendline:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Body exterior
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.64
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Doors
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 957
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 21.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 25.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 17.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 90
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 66
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 230
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Roof
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Location: Front To Rear
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Sunshade
      • Front To Rear Sunroof Type: Glass
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Visibility
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Tinted Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Tinted Glass Side Location: Side
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1145
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1115
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from Trendline:
    • Body exterior
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 59.49
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Led Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Message Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 738
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 86
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 63
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 132
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1059
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1033
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    GTI

    Adds to Comfortline:
    • Body exterior
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
      • Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 108.64
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 882
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 204
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1432
      • Front Track (mm): 1443
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.8
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1393
      • Rear Track (mm): 1434
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 98
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 98
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Paint
      • External Color: White
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 738
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.4
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 13.0
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.9
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 229
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 142
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 180
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 132
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 250
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
    • Safety
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Active
      • Side Airbag Front Head Protection
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
    • Storage
      • Refrigerated Storage Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Visibility
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1215
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1189
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
    Removes from Comfortline:
    • Body exterior
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.64
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 952
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 280
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1386
      • Front Track (mm): 1464
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1384
      • Rear Track (mm): 1456
    • Doors
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 957
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 21.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 25.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 17.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 90
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 66
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 230
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Visibility
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Tinted Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Tinted Glass Side Location: Side
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1145
      • Tare Weight (kg): 1115
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
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    2012 Volkswagen Polo Towing Capacity

    YearBraked Capacity fromBraked Capacity to
    20251100Kg1200Kg
    20241100Kg1200Kg
    20231100Kg1200Kg
    20221100Kg1200Kg
    20211000Kg1200Kg
    See all Volkswagen Polo Towing Capacity

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    2012 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the Comfortline with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Polo that uses the most amount of fuel is the Trendline with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Polo variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Volkswagen PoloFuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.0 L/100km
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.0 L/100km
    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

    2012 Volkswagen Polo Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Polo?

    The Volkswagen Polo offers a 3 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 Trendline that starts from $16,690.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTI that starts from $28,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: Trendline, Comfortline and GTI.

    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Trendline which measures 1682mm wide, 4064mm in length and sits 1500mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTI which has 132kW of power from its 1.4L Turbo & Supercharger Petrol Direct Injection engine.

    The {modelTitle} is manufactured in different countries, depending on the variant, then shipped to Australia. The Volkswagen Polo may be manufactured in .

    The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the GTI which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Polo may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.