8.1
2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI review
Like its larger, more expensive Golf GTI sibling, the Volkswagen Polo GTI is a hot hatch with a lot going for it.
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Matt Campbell
2022 Volkswagen Polo vs 2024 Suzuki Swift Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
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Based on the Volkswagen Polo GTi
Based on the Suzuki Swift HYBRID GLX
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
200 to 260 km
37L
141 to 226 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$22,490 - $33,490
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely driving character
- Perky turbo petrol engine
- Interior trim is classic GTI
Misses
- Tight back seat
- Cheap finishes
- Pricing keeps creeping up
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fun, easy to drive
- Efficient in all conditions
- Adults fit in the back
Misses
- Not the pick of the range
- Cheap interior materials
- Unnecessary shift paddles
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 2.0L | 1.4L, 1.2L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4, INLINE 3, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 147kW | 61kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 175Nm - 320Nm | 112Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 2500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.65 | 9.9 - 13 | |
