8.1
2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI review
Like its larger, more expensive Golf GTI sibling, the Volkswagen Polo GTI is a hot hatch with a lot going for it.
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Matt Campbell
2022 Volkswagen Polo vs 2024 MG MG3 Comparison
Volkswagen Polo
MG MG3
2022 Volkswagen
Polo
vs
2024 MG
MG3
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
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8.1
NA
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Based on the Volkswagen Polo GTi
Based on the MG MG3
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
200 to 260 km
45L
302 km
Warranty
5 year
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7 year
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MSRP
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$18,490 - $19,990
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely driving character
- Perky turbo petrol engine
- Interior trim is classic GTI
Misses
- Tight back seat
- Cheap finishes
- Pricing keeps creeping up
NA
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Metallic Paint (+$500)
Colours Available
The following colours are available:
- Tudor Yellow
- Dover White
- Pebble Black
- Skye Silver metallic
Metallic paint is a $500 option.
Reviews
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 147kW | 82kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 175Nm - 320Nm | 150Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.65 | 10.5 | |
