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Volkswagen Polo
New from
$29,490 excl. on-roads
8.3
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year
Fuel Efficiency
5.4-6.5 L / 100KM
About the Volkswagen Polo
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2025 Volkswagen Polo is classified as a 5 Door Hatchback which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the AE MY24 generation, starting from $29,490 MLRP for the LIFE and topping out at $40,390 for the GTi.
There are 4 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2025. The Polo is built in Germany and is available with Turbo Direct Fuel Injection , equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.Other powertrain options include: Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive & Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.
The Polo is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2024 Volkswagen Polo Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| LIFE | $28,800 | $28,800 |
| STYLE (RESTRICTED FEATURES) | $31,800 | $31,800 |
| STYLE | $31,800 | $31,800 |
| GTi | $38,700 | $38,700 |
*excl. on-roads
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2025 Volkswagen Polo Specs
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2024 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
1450mm
1751mm
4080mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2024 Volkswagen Polo Safety Rating
It received an adult occupant protection score of 96 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 85 per cent, a pedestrian protection score of 76 per cent, and a safety assist score of 59 per cent.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo range comes standard with the following safety equipment:
- Front, front-side, centre, and curtain airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Lane-keep assist
- Reversing camera
- Driver fatigue detection
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera
Adaptive cruise control and Travel Assist are part of an options package on the base Polo Life, and standard on the Style and GTI.
The Style and GTI also include:
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
2024 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy
Both 70kW and 85kW models use a claimed 5.4 litres per 100km on the combined cycle, while the Polo GTI uses a claimed 6.5 litres per 100km.
All models drink 95 RON premium unleaded.
| Volkswagen Polo | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| GTi | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 6.5 L/100km |
| LIFE | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 5.4 L/100km |
| STYLE | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 5.4 L/100km |
| STYLE (RESTRICTED FEATURES) | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 5.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Polo?
All Volkswagen Polo’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2024 Volkswagen Polo drive?
Our expert take on Volkswagen Polo drivability.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style feature a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder TSI engine making 85kW of power and 200Nm of torque. It’s mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The range-topping Polo GTI is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 147kW and 320Nm, mated with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.
All models are front-wheel drive.
2024 Volkswagen Polo Options
Options list for the Volkswagen Polo
You can find more details on all the options and inclusions across the Volkswagen Polo variants on the official website, and within the official Volkswagen Polo specifications page.
2024 Volkswagen Polo Colours
What colours are available for the Volkswagen Polo
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
2024 Volkswagen Polo Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Polo?
The Volkswagen Polo offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.
2024 Volkswagen Polo vs other Small's to consider
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Volkswagen Polo FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the LIFE that starts from $29,490.
The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTi that starts from $40,390.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the GTi which can tow 1200Kg
The largest Volkswagen Polo is the LIFE which measures 1751mm wide, 4080mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTi which has 147kW of power from its Turbo Direct Fuel Injection engine.
The Volkswagen Polo is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the GTi which weighs 1780 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Polo uses premium unleaded petrol.