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
Volkswagen Polo vs Audi A1 Comparison
Volkswagen Polo
Audi A1
2023 Volkswagen
Polo
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2023 Audi
A1
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CarExpert Score
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8.1
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Based on the Volkswagen Polo GTi
Based on the Audi A1
Best suitable for...
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
40L
216 to 260 km
40L
216 to 256 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
warranty
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5 year years/
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warranty
MSRP
$29,490 - $40,390
$34,250 - $48,450
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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
- Black Roof/Exterior Mirrors/ Front Spoiler Lip (+$1,157)
- Heated Front Seats (+$715)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,287)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$1,287)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 147kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | 4400 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 320Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.65 | 10.5 - 11.7 | |
