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    2020 Volkswagen Polo

    The 2020 Volkswagen Polo is a light Luxury. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $22,019 for the Trendline variant and topping out at $36,536 for the GTI variant.

    There are 4 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2018.

    The 2020 Polo was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Volkswagen Polo include 1.0L in-line 3-cylinder turbo (70kW/175Nm), 1.0L in-line 3-cylinder turbo (85kW/200Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (147kW/320Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual, 6-speed manual manual, 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct), 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct), 6-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 6-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Driveaway
    $22,019 - $36,536†
    Transmission
    5 or 6-speed manual or 6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Driveaway
    $22,019 - $36,536†
    Transmission
    5 or 6-speed manual or 6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2020 Volkswagen Polo

    Available Variants

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

    Trendline

    Price from $22,019†

    Comfortline

    Price from $23,564†

    Style

    Price from $28,405†

    GTI

    Price from $35,670†

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    2020 Volkswagen Polo

    News

    2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo EV spied along with ID. Polo GTI electric hot hatch

    2026 Volkswagen ID. Polo EV spied along with ID. Polo GTI electric hot hatch

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    Power to Weight
    59.07 - 111.11 kW/t
    57.8 kW/t
    179.28 kW/t
    Boot Space
    305 - 351 litres
    211 litres
    505 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.8 - 6.1 L/100km
    4.5 L/100km
    7.7 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    656 - 833 km
    623 km
    1,000 km
    Price
    $22,019 - $36,536
    $20,927.7
    $70,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    1 - 8 years
    1 year
    8 years
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,640 - 1,780 kg
    1,564 kg
    2,070 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,000 - 1,200 kg
    450 kg
    1,500 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    143 - 148 mm
    124 mm
    148 mm
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    Historical Information

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    Citylife

    2026

    $36,595

    GTI

    2026

    $46,071

    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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    2020 Volkswagen Polo

    Dimensions

    4,053 mm
    1,751 mm
    1,446 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,053 mm
    Overall Width1,751 mm
    Overall Height1,446 mm
    Wheelbase2,548 mm
    Turning Circle10,600 mm
    Load Capacity491 mm

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    Sales Data

    20242,154Total Sales
    2025934Total Sales
    2026468YTD Sales

    Volkswagen Polo Sales rolling 12-months#

    *Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the Trendline variant that starts from $22,019.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTI variant that starts from $36,536.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the GTI variant which can tow 1200 kg.

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    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Trendline variant which measures 1751mm wide, 4053mm in length and sits 1446mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTI variant which has 147kW of power and 320nm of torque.

    The Volkswagen Polo is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the GTI variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1780 kg.

    The Volkswagen Polo uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

    # Based on VFACTS and EVC data

    † 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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