Volkswagen Polo GTI (2016) price & specs

1.8L petrol 5D Hatchback 7 SP MANUAL FWD

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Overview

The 2016 Volkswagen Polo GTI is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 3rd July 2015. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a small Car built in Spain with prices starting at $29,990 before on-road costs.

This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.8L 4-cylinder engine that has 141 kW of power (at 5400 rpm) and 250 Nm of torque (at 1250 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Polo GTI uses 5.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 132g of CO₂. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 789km per full tank

The Volkswagen Polo measures 1443mm (56.8 inches) in height, 3983mm (156.8 inches) in length, 1682mm (66.2 inches) in width with a 2470mm (97.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1283.25kg (2828.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo GTI comes standard with 215/40 R17 front tyres and 215/40 R17 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

58.76 - 110.57 kW/t

58.76 kW/t

111.95 kW/t

Boot Space

204 - 280 litres

204 litres

450 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.8 - 6.1 L/100km

4.6 L/100km

8.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

738 - 938 km

643 km

938 km

Warranty (Years)

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

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Dimensions

3,983 mm

1,682 mm

1,443 mm

Specification	Measurement
Overall Length	3,983 mm
Overall Width	1,682 mm
Overall Height	1,443 mm
Wheelbase	2,470 mm

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Sales Data

20242,154Total Sales

2025934Total Sales

2026498YTD Sales

Volkswagen Polo Sales rolling 12-months^#

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Explore Volkswagen Polo Features & Specs

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1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

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12v power outlet

Location front: yes

Driver modes

Includes engine mapping: yes

Includes steering: yes

Includes suspension: yes

Mobile Integration

Android Auto: yes

Apple CarPlay: yes

MirrorLink: yes

Parking distance system

Location rear: yes

Type: Camera

Vanity mirror

Location driver: yes

Illuminated: yes

Location passenger: yes

Illuminated: yes

Compressor

Compressor: Turbo

Emission control level

CO2 level - g/km combined: 132 g/km

Standard met: EU5

Engine

Configuration: In-Line

Cc: 1,798 cc

Liters: 1.8 L

Number of cylinders: 4

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Fuel

Fuel type: Premium Unleaded

Fuel type octane no.: 95

Generic primary fuel type: Petrol

Minimum fuel octane number: 95

Minimum fuel type: Premium Unleaded

System

Injection/carburetion: Gasoline Direct Injection

Tanks

Type main: yes

Capacity: 45 L

Computer

Average fuel consumption: yes

Fuel consumption

Standard ADR 81/02: yes

Combined: 5.7 L/100km

Country/highway: 4.8 L/100km

Calculated vehicle range: 789 km

Combined: 17.5 km/L

Country/highway: 20.8 km/L

Urban: 13.7 km/L

Urban: 7.3 L/100km

Performance

Maximum speed: 236 km/h

Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.7 s

Power

Maximum power hp/PS: 192 hp/PS

Maximum power kW: 141 kW

Maximum torque Nm: 250 Nm

Measurement standard: EEC

Primary or secondary fuel power figure: Primary

Rpm for maximum power (low): 5,400 rpm

Rpm for maximum torque (low): 1,250 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

Responsive suspension

Driver selectable: yes

Type: Electronic

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 load index: 87

Tire profile: 40

Tire speed rating: Y

Tire width: 215 mm

Location rear: yes

Type: Conventional/Summer

Tire load index: 87

Tire profile: 40

Tire speed rating: Y

Tire width: 215 mm

Wheels

Location front: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Location rear: yes

Rim type: Alloy

Two-tone: yes

Rim diameter: 17 in

Rim width: 7.5 in

Body style

Body type: Hatchback

Local number of doors: 5

Number of doors: 5

Platform code: PQ25

Wheelbase type: Short

Local body type: Hatchback

Spoiler

Location roof: yes

Bumpers

Location front: yes

Color: Painted

Location rear: yes

Color: Painted

Cargo capacity

Measurement standard: ISO

Rear seat down: 882 L

Rear seat up; to lower window: 204 L

External dimensions

Front track: 1,447 mm

Overall height: 1,443 mm

Overall length: 3,983 mm

Overall width: 1,682 mm

Rear track: 1,441 mm

Wall to wall turning circle: 10,600 mm

Wheelbase: 2,470 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

Dusk sensor: yes

Height adjustment: Manual

Internal height adjustment: yes

Headlights

Bulb type (high beam): Halogen

Bulb type (low beam): Halogen

Lens type: Complex Surface

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 view mirror/camera

Auto-dimming: yes

Rear window

Type: Fixed

Wipers: Intermittent

Windshield wipers

Intermittent wipe: Automatic

Rain sensor: yes

Weights

Published kerb weight: 1,283.25 kg

Tare weight: 1,242 kg

Connection to ext.entertainment devices

AUX jack front: yes

USB connection front: yes

Remote audio controls

Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

Speakers

Number of: 6

System

Digital media card: yes

Radio: AM, FM

Touch screen: yes

Cover/rear parcel shelf

Type: Rigid

Luxury trim

On gear selector: Leather

On instrument panel: Piano Black

Airbags

Number of: 6

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

ANCAP date tested: 5 Aug 2014

ANCAP version tested: 1.2 Hatchback 5 Dr LHD

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

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: Auto

Climate control number of zones: 1

Power locks

Operation: Remote

Intermediate service

Distance: 15,000 km

Period (mths): 12 months

Anti-corrosion

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 144 months

Powertrain - OEM

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Powertrain - Total

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Roadside assistance

Distance: Unlimited

Duration (months): 36 months

Whole vehicle - OEM

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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