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 Mazda Mazda 2 Comparison
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Based on the Volkswagen Polo GTi
Based on the Mazda Mazda 2 G15 PURE SP
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
216 to 260 km
44L
233 to 238 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$29,490 - $40,390
$22,720 - $27,920
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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
Courtney Lorking
Contributor
Courtney Lorking drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Sharp styling
- Playful handling
- Reasonable price alongside rivals
Misses
- Clunky infotainment
- Missing central armrest
- Starting to feel its age in places
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 Premium (+$595)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | ELECT DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 1496 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 147kW | 81kW - 82kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 320Nm | 142Nm - 144Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 4000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.65 | 13 | |
