2008 Volkswagen Polo

    Used from

    $16,990 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Very Good

    Safety Rating

    NA

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    5 - 7.9 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Polo

    The 2008 Volkswagen Polo is a small car offered in both 3D hatchback and 5D hatchback body styles. Used prices in Australia typically range from $16,990 for the Club variant and topping out at $26,990 for the GTI.

    There are 4 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2007.

    Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (59kW/130Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (77kW/153Nm), 1.9L turbo pump injection (74kW/240Nm) and 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (110kW/220Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2008 Polo was offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Very Good
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    Power to Weight
    51.74 - 88.42 kW/t
    51.74 kW/t
    102.62 kW/t
    Boot Space
    270 litres
    213 litres
    475 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    No Data
    6.99 L/100km
    7.52 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    No Data
    Price
    $16,990 - $26,990
    $14,990
    $26,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    No Data
    Years on Sale
    29 years
    9 years
    31 years
    Service Interval
    No Data

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    *excl. on-roads

    2008 Volkswagen Polo Specs

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    Club

    • 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
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Adjustment
      • Reclining
      • 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): 55.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1412
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1407
      • Leg Room Front (in): 42.9
      • Leg Room Front: 1089
      • Leg Room Rear (in): 32.2
      • Leg Room Rear: 818
    • Load restraint
      • Type: Hooks
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
    • Non-corrosive body
      • Location: Full
      • Type: Galvanised
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Includes Boot/hatch
      • Operation: Key
    • Power steering
      • Type: Electro-hydraulic
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • 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: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty powertrain - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty roadside assistance
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Warranty whole vehicle - Total
      • Distance: 100,000 Km
      • Duration (months): 36
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Match

    Adds to Club:
    • Alarm
      • Interior Monitoring
      • Peripheral
    • 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: 1
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from Club:
    • 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

    Base

    Adds to Match:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    Removes from Match:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look

    GTI

    Adds to Base:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Audio system
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
    • Electronic traction control
      • Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
    • Front seat
      • Height Adjustment
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Front (in): 55.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1412
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 55.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1407
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Alloy
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 8
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    Removes from Base:
    • Internal dimensions
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.4
      • Hip Room Front: 1383
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.4
      • Hip Room Rear: 1381
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 4
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic
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    2008 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

    1467mm
    1650mm
    3916mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    2008 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

    There are 6 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 1.9L TURBO PUMP INJECTION and uses 5L of diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Polo that uses the most amount of fuel is the GTI with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION and uses 7.9L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Polo variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Volkswagen PoloFuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.5 L/100km
    1.4L, 6-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded7.3 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

    2008 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 Club that starts from $16,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTI that starts from $26,990.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Match and Base.

    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Match which measures 1650mm wide, 3916mm in length and sits 1467mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTI which has 110kW of power from its 1.8L TURBO MULTI-POINT INJECTION engine.

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

    The Volkswagen Polo may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes premium unleaded or diesel.