7.7
2025 Volkswagen Polo review
The Volkswagen Polo is a classier alternative to its Asian rivals, but its value proposition is a bit shaky.
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William Stopford
Hyundai i20 vs Volkswagen Polo Comparison
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Based on the Hyundai i20
Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
40L
276 km
40L
216 to 260 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$35,500
$30,790 - $41,790
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CarExpert's Take
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William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Generally punchy, refined powertrain
- Good fuel economy
- Classy styling inside and out
Misses
- It's not cheap
- Firm ride
- Missing some safety features found in some entry-level rivals
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | TURBO | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1591 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L | 2.0L, 1.0L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 150kW | 85kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 304Nm | 200Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1750 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | 76.4 - 92.8 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
