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2018 Volkswagen Polo
Used from
$17,490 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
4.8 - 6.1 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Polo
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 Volkswagen Polo's used prices in Australia typically range from $12,100 for the Urban (66tsi) variant and topping out at $23,400 for the GTI.
There are 7 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2017.
Engine options include 1.2L turbo petrol (66kW/160Nm), 1.0L turbo petrol (70kW/175Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol (141kW/320Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (147kW/320Nm). Available with 5 speed manual, 6 speed manual, 7 speed auto direct shift or 6 speed auto direct shift transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2018 Polo was offered with a 3 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Volkswagen Polo News
2018 Volkswagen Polo Price
Comfortline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $19,490 |
| 1.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $21,990 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $27,690 |
| 1.8L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $30,190 |
| 2.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $30,990 |
Urban+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $19,490 |
| 1.2L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $21,990 |
Urban
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 5 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $17,490 |
| 1.2L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $19,990 |
Trendline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 5 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $17,990 |
| 1.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $20,490 |
Beats
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $22,490 |
| 1.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $24,990 |
Launch Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | $20,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Volkswagen Polo Specs
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2018 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
1453mm
1682mm
3972mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy
There are 7 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the 70TSI TRENDLINE with a 5 SPEED MANUAL which is powered by a 1.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 4.7L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Polo that uses the most amount of fuel is the GTi with a 6 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 6.1L of Premium Unleaded Petrol 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 Polo | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 5.0 L/100km |
| 1.0L, 6 sp manual Premium Unleaded FWD 5d Hatchback | Premium Unleaded | 5.1 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.
2018 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 URBAN (66TSI) that starts from $12,100.
The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTi that starts from $23,400.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is 1100 kg offered by the following variants: 85TSI COMFORTLINE, URBAN + (81TSI), BEATS, LAUNCH EDITION and GTi.
The largest Volkswagen Polo is the 85TSI COMFORTLINE which measures 1751mm wide, 4053mm in length and sits 1446mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTi which has 147kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ engine.
The Volkswagen Polo is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the GTi which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Polo uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.