1997 Volkswagen Polo

    Used from

    $19,990 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.2 / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Polo

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 1997 Volkswagen Polo is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $19,990 for the Base variant and topping out at $22,090 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Polo available in Australia.

    The Volkswagen Polo is only available with an null motor that produces 55kW and 135Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 1997 Polo was offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

    *excl. on-roads

    1997 Volkswagen Polo Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Polo

    Base

    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Type: Stereo
      • Watts Per Channel: 25
    • Body side moulding
      • Colour: Black/grey
      • Size: Narrow
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Cigarette lighter
      • Illuminated
    • Console
      • Storage: Open
      • Type: Full
    • Courtesy lights
      • Delayed/fade
      • Number Of Door Switches: 2
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Door panel trim
      • Material: Partial Cloth
    • Electrical system
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Exterior door handles
      • Colour: Black
    • Floor covering
      • Load Area: Textile
      • Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • Type: Bucket
    • Fuel filler cover
      • Type: Flap
    • Glove compartment
      • Lid
      • Lockable
    • Grille
      • Colour: Black
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Configuration: Single
      • Lens Type: Conventional
    • Instrument cluster
      • Type: Partial Digital
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 972
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Headroom Rear: 952
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.9
      • Hip Room Front: 1394
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 49.2
      • Hip Room Rear: 1250
      • Leg Room Front (in): 40.2
      • Leg Room Front: 1020
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 33.1
      • Leg Room Rear: 842
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1332
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 45.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1156
    • Load area side covering
      • Exposed Metal: No
      • Type: Textile
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury inner roof upholstery
      • Material: Cloth/felt
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Part
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Odometer
      • Number Of: 1
    • Oil pressure
      • Type: Warning Light
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Includes Fuel Flap
      • Internal Switch
      • Operation: Key
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Rear Window Demister
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Reversing lights
      • Number Of: 1
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Spoiler
      • Colour: Black
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Heating Ducts To Rear
      • No Fan Speeds: 4
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 72
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 60,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: 60,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 60,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Water temperature
      • Type: Gauge
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Fixed
      • Number Of Speeds: 2
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    1997 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

    1420mm
    1655mm
    3715mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    1997 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

    There are 1 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 5.2L of unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Volkswagen PoloFuel TypeCombined
    1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded5.2 L/100km
    1.6L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDUnleaded5.2 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

    1997 Volkswagen Polo Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Polo?

    The Volkswagen Polo offers a 3 year 60,000 km limit 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.

    Volkswagen Polo FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the Base that starts from $19,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the Base that starts from $22,090.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the Base which can tow 800 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Base which measures 1655mm wide, 3715mm in length and sits 1420mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the Base which has 55kW of power from its 1.6L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

    The Volkswagen Polo is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the Base which weighs 1400 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Polo uses unleaded.