2003 Volkswagen Polo

    Used from

    $19,800 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    About the Volkswagen Polo

    The 2003 Volkswagen Polo is a small car offered in both 5D hatchback and 3D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $19,800 for the Base variant and topping out at $25,500 for the SE.

    There are 3 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2001.

    The Volkswagen Polo is only available with an null motor that produces 55kW and 126Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2003 Polo was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    48.64 - 54.78 kW/t
    48.64 kW/t
    121.75 kW/t
    Boot Space
    250 - 270 litres
    250 litres
    380 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $19,800 - $25,500
    $14,990
    $33,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    4 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    29 years
    9 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    2003 Volkswagen Polo Specs

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    S

    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Antenna
      • Type: Roof
    • Audio system
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
    • Bumpers
      • Colour: Painted
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Cup holders
      • Type: Fixed
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Height Adjustable
      • Number: 2
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Headroom Front: 986
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.7
      • Headroom Rear: 958
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1383
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1381
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.9
      • Leg Room Front: 1089
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 818
      • Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.4
      • Shoulder Room Front: 1332
      • Shoulder Room Rear (in): 45.5
      • Shoulder Room Rear: 1156
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Key
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
    • Warranty anti-corrosion
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 144
    • Warranty paint
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: Unlimited Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    SE

    Adds to S:
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Sports
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
      • Safety Operation
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from S:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Key

    Base

    Adds to SE:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1412
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1407
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Key
    Removes from SE:
    • Air conditioning
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
      • Remote Operation
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
      • Type: Sports
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1383
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1381
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power windows
      • Number Of One Touch: 2
      • Safety Operation
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Particle Filter
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    2003 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

    1465mm
    1650mm
    3897mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2003 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

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    2003 Volkswagen Polo Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Polo?

    The Volkswagen Polo offers a 3 year 100,000 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.

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    Volkswagen Polo FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the S that starts from $0.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the SE that starts from $25,500.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: S, SE and Base.

    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the S which measures 1650mm wide, 3897mm in length and sits 1465mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the S which has 55kW of power from its 1.4L MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

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

    The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the S which weighs 1610 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Polo uses premium unleaded.