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Volkswagen Polo Life (2026) price & specs
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Overview
The 2026 Volkswagen Polo Life 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 $30,790 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.0L 3-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic transmission. Volkswagen claims the Polo Life uses 5.4L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 123g of CO2. It has a 40L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 741km per full tank
The Volkswagen Polo measures 1450mm (57.1 inches) in height, 4080mm (160.6 inches) in length, 1751mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2564mm (100.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1203kg (2652.2 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo Life comes standard with 185/65 R15 front tyres and 185/65 R15 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 Life has a 148mm ground clearance with a 1100kg braked and 580kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
70.66 - 109.29 kW/t
66.05 kW/t
111.36 kW/t
Boot Space
305 - 351 litres
305 litres
380 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 6.7 L/100km
5 L/100km
6.7 L/100km
Vehicle Range
597 - 741 km
597 km
860 km
Price
$30,790 - $41,990
$30,790
$51,500
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
2 years
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,670 - 1,780 kg
1,670 kg
1,780 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,100 - 1,200 kg
1,100 kg
1,200 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
143 - 148 mm
138 mm
148 mm
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Dimensions
4,080 mm
1,751 mm
inc mirror: 1,964 mm
inc mirror: 1,964 mm
1,450 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,080 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,751 mm |
| Overall Width (Inc Mirror) | 1,964 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,450 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,564 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 487 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Polo Features & Specs
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control: yes
Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
Embedded Infotainment User Interface
UI Number of Months Online Services: Unlimited
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: Guidance Display
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
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
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 123
Standard Met: EU6
Engine
Engine (cc): Unlimited
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Dkja
Engine (L): 1.0
Number of Cylinders: 3
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): 8.00
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 741
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 460
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 18.5
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.4
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 52
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 44
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 20.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.9
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 58
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 48
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 15.6
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 6.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 44
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 37
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.4
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.4
Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
Maximum Speed (mph): 124
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
Maximum Power (kW): 85
Maximum Torque (Nm): 200
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Code: Dq200
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Gear Change Paddles: yes
Manual Mode: yes
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Simulated Gears: 0
Number of Speeds: 7
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Alloy & Leather
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 Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Mqb A0
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Frunk Capacity (cu ft): 0.0
Frunk Capacity (L): 0
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 39.7
Rear Seat Down (L): 1125
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 351
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Front Track (in): 59.9
Front Track (mm): 1522
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.8
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 148
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 57.1
Overall Height (mm): 1450
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): 59.3
Rear Track (mm): 1505
Wheelbase (in): 100.9
Wheelbase (mm): 2564
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
Dusk Sensor: 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: Gloss
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): 1100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2425
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 580
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1279
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1690
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3726
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1203
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2652
Tare Weight (kg): 1181
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
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: Bucket
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: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Ventilation System
Engine Heater: yes
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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