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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 Suzuki Swift Comparison
Volkswagen Polo
Suzuki Swift
2023 Volkswagen
Polo
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2023 Suzuki
Swift
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
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Based on the Volkswagen Polo GTi
Based on the Suzuki Swift GL PLUS (QLD)
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
216 to 260 km
37L
170 to 226 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$29,490 - $40,390
$22,490 - $33,490
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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
Alborz Fallah
Founder
Alborz Fallah drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving dynamics, ride
- Solid build quality, affordable servicing costs
- Reasonable infotainment, active safety features
Misses
- Not as modern as some competitors
- Lacks USB-C port, wireless CarPlay
- CVT not as refined as could be
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 | ||
Colours Available
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.0L | 1.2L, 1.4L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 147kW | 66kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 320Nm | 120Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 2500 - 4400 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.65 | 9.9 - 12.5 | |
