Mercedes-Benz A-Class vs Volkswagen Polo Comparison

Mercedes-Benz A-Class

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Volkswagen Polo

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2026 Mercedes-Benz

A-Class

2025 Volkswagen

Polo

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City driving

Luxury

Fuel Efficiency

43L - 51L

280 to 454 km

40L

216 to 260 km

ANCAP Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year
warranty

MSRP

$57,500 - $128,400

$30,790 - $41,790

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CarExpert's Take

William Stopford

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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

Reviews

Very Good

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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Specs

Type
TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION		TURBO
Size (cc)
1332 - 1991		999 - 1984
Size (L)
2.0L, 1.3L		2.0L, 1.0L
Cylinders
4		4, 3
Camshaft
DUAL OVERHEAD CAM		DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
Valves/Ports per Cylinder
16		12 - 16
Power
120kW - 310kW		85kW - 147kW
Power RPM
5500 - 6750		4390 - 5000
Torque
270Nm - 500Nm		200Nm - 320Nm
Torque RPM
1800 - 5000		1450 - 2000
Bore Stroke
-		76.4 - 92.8
Compression Ratio
-		-

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