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2022 Volkswagen Polo
Used from
$19,290 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Very Good
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 year, unlimited km
Fuel Efficiency
5 - 6.5 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Polo
Last updated Jul 01, 2025The 2022 Volkswagen Polo is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $19,290 for the Trendline variant and topping out at $38,750 for the GTI.
There are 5 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in March of 2022.
Engine options include 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (85kW/200Nm), 1.0L turbo (85kW/200Nm), 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/320Nm) and 2.0L turbo (147kW/320Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 7-speed automatic, 6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2022 Polo was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
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Power to Weight
59.82 - 112.76 kW/t
58.49 kW/t
158.46 kW/t
Boot Space
305 - 351 litres
141 litres
505 litres
Fuel Efficiency
5 - 6.49 L/100km
3.3 L/100km
7.58 L/100km
Vehicle Range
615 - 800 km
580 km
1,091 km
Price
$19,290 - $38,750
$16,490
$54,500
Warranty (Years)
5 years
5 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
999,999 km
999,999 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
3 - 7 years
New this year
8 years
Service Interval
12 months
6 months
12 months
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2022 Volkswagen Polo Price
Comfortline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,890 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $23,390 |
Trendline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,790 |
| 1.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,290 |
Life
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,250 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,250 |
Style
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,690 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,250 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $32,890 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,750 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy
| Volkswagen Polo | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.1 L/100km |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.0 L/100km |
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Volkswagen Polo FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the Trendline that starts from $19,290.
The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTI that starts from $38,750.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the GTI which can tow 1200 kg
The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Life which measures 1751mm wide, 4080mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTI which has 147kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO engine.
The Volkswagen Polo is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.
The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the GTI which weighs 1780 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Polo uses premium unleaded.