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2012 Volkswagen Polo
Used from
$16,690 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
4.6 - 6.1 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Polo
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2012 Volkswagen Polo's used prices in Australia typically range from $5,900 for the Trendline variant and topping out at $11,000 for the GTI.
There are 4 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2012.
Engine options include 1.4L petrol (63kW/132Nm), 1.2L turbo petrol (77kW/175Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel (66kW/230Nm) and 1.4L supercharged turbo petrol (132kW/250Nm). Available with 5 speed manual, 6 speed manual or 7 speed auto direct shift transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2012 Polo was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
2012 Volkswagen Polo Price
TRENDLINE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 3d Hatchback | $16,690 |
| 1.4L, 5 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $16,990 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 3d Hatchback | $19,190 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $19,490 |
COMFORTLINE
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $19,850 |
| 1.6L, 5 sp manual Diesel FWD 5d Hatchback | $22,350 |
| 1.2L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $22,350 |
| 1.6L, 7 sp manual Diesel FWD 5d Hatchback | $24,850 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 3d Hatchback | $27,790 |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $28,990 |
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2012 Volkswagen Polo Specs
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2012 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2012 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy
There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the 66 TDI COMFORTLINE with a 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 1.6L DIESEL TURBO F/INJ and uses 4.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Polo that uses the most amount of fuel is the GTi with a 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 1.4L S/C & T/C MPFI and uses 6.1L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
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| Volkswagen Polo | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 5 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 5 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 3d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 6.1 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 3d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 6.0 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Polo?
The Volkswagen Polo has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.
2012 Volkswagen Polo Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Polo?
The Volkswagen Polo offers a 3 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.
Volkswagen Polo FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the TRENDLINE that starts from $5,900.
The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTi that starts from $11,000.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the GTi which can tow 1200 kg
The largest Volkswagen Polo is the GTi which measures 1682mm wide, 4064mm in length and sits 1500mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTi which has 132kW of power from its 1.4L S/C & T/C MPFI engine.
The Volkswagen Polo is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the GTi which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Polo may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded Petrol or Diesel.