Volkswagen Polo GTI (2026) price & specs
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Overview
The 2026 Volkswagen Polo GTI is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 4th September 2025 classified as a Mkvi. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a Light Luxury built in South Africa with prices starting at $41,790 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 2.0L 4-cylinder engine that has 147 kW of power (at 4390 rpm) and 320 Nm of torque (at 1450 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Polo GTI uses 6.7L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 153g of CO2. It has a 40L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 597km per full tank
The Volkswagen Polo measures 1442mm (56.8 inches) in height, 4080mm (160.6 inches) in length, 1751mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2560mm (100.8 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1345kg (2965.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo GTI comes standard with 215/40 R18 front tyres and 215/40 R18 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2026 Volkswagen Polo GTI has a 143mm ground clearance with a 1200kg braked and 670kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Dimensions
inc mirror: 1,964 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,080 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,751 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 1,964 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,442 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,560 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 435 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Polo Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Driver Modes
Engine Mapping: yes
Steering: yes
Suspension: yes
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
Facial Gesture Control
Location: Front
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Android Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Android Wireless Connection: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Apple Number of Months Subscription: Unlimited
Apple Wireless Connection: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
USB Charging Port
Location: Front
Number of Ports in Front: 2
Location: Rear
Number of Ports in Rear: 2
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Virtual Assistant: Other
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 153
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): 1984
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Czpc
Engine (L): 2.0
Number of Cylinders: 4
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 10.6
Main Capacity (L): 40
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 8.8
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Display Screen
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Orientation: Fixed
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster 1 Screen Size (in): 10.25
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 597
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 371
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 14.9
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 6.7
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 42
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 35
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 17.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.6
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 50
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 42
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 11.5
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 8.7
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 33
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 27
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 6.7
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.8
Maximum Speed (km/h): 237
Maximum Speed (mph): 147
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 200
Maximum Power (kW): 147
Maximum Torque (Nm): 320
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4390
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1450
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Limited Slip Differential
Location: Front
Front Type: Electronic
Transmission
Code: Dq250
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Painted Calipers: yes
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
Type: Electronic
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Mqb A0
Wheelbase Type: Short
Spoiler
Location: Roof
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 38.1
Rear Seat Down (L): 1079
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 10.8
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 305
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Front Track (in): 59.1
Front Track (mm): 1501
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.6
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 143
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 56.8
Overall Height (mm): 1442
Overall Length (in): 160.6
Overall Length (mm): 4080
Overall Width (in): 68.9
Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 77.3
Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1964
Overall Width (mm): 1751
Rear Track (in): 58.4
Rear Track (mm): 1484
Wheelbase (in): 100.8
Wheelbase (mm): 2560
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.1
Front Headroom (mm): 1019
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Active High Beam: yes
Dusk Sensor: yes
Matrix: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: LED
Low Beam Bulb Type: LED
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: High Beam
Location: Low Beam
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Metallic
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2646
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 670
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1477
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1780
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3924
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1345
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2965
Tare Weight (kg): 1323
Audio System
Digital Radio: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
USB (Front): yes
Total 3rd Row USB Connections: 0
Total Front USB Connections: 2
Total Rear USB Connections: 0
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
Doors: Colour High Gloss
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Colour High Gloss
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 7
Autonomous Drive
Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Adult Occupant Score: 94.0
ANCAP Child Occupant Score: 80.0
ANCAP Date Tested: 20220401
ANCAP Overall: 5.0
ANCAP Pedestrian Score: 70.0
ANCAP Rating Expiry Date: 20281231
ANCAP Rating Year: 2022
ANCAP Safety Assist Score: 70.0
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Volkswagen Polo 70tsi Life Lhd
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Lane Departure Warning
Activates Steering: yes
Overtaking Sensor
Active Without Turn Signal: yes
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Type: Sensor & Camera
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Cloth
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Fully-Auto
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Card Key
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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