Overview
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo LIFE is a front 5d Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 305th November 2023 classified as a MKVI. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a 5d hatchback built in South Africa with prices starting at $29,490 before on-road costs.
The Volkswagen Polo is a front 5 door with 5 seats, powered by a 1.0L 3 engine that has 85 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a Seven-speed Automatic. Volkswagen claims the Polo LIFE uses 5.4L/100km of premium unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 123g of CO2. It has a 40L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 741km per full tank.
The Volkswagen Polo measures 1450mm (57.1 inches) in height, 4080mm (160.6 inches) in length, 1751mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2564mm (100.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1185kg (2612.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo LIFE comes standard with 185/65 R 88H front tyres and 185/65 R 88H rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15000,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 60 month, unlimited kmkm warranty.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo LIFE has a 148mm ground clearance with a 1100kg braked and 580kg unbraked towing capacity.
The Volkswagen Polo has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 999 |
| Size (L) | 1.0L |
| Cylinders | 3 |
| Camshaft | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 12 |
| Power | 85kW |
| Power RPM | 5000 |
| Torque | 200Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 |
| Bore Stroke | - |
| Compression Ratio | - |
| Transmission | 7 SP AUTOMATIC |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | - |
| Suspension Front | strut |
| Suspension Rear | torsion beam |
| Steering Mechanism | POWER STEERING |
| Drive | front |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 5.4 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | 6.2 |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | 4.9 |
| Tank Size (L) | 40 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 123 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 185/65 R 88H |
| Tyre Rear | 185/65 R 88H |
| Front Rim Size | 5.5x15 |
| Rear Rim Size | 5.5x15 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1450 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4080 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1751 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 148 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2564 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 10600 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1185 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | 0 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 1690 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 1100 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 580 |
| Compliance Plate Location | - |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | South Africa |
| Number of Doors | 5 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 15000 |
| Service Interval Months | 12 |
| VIN Location | - |
| VIN Number | - |
| Warranty KMs | - |
| Warranty Months | 60 |
| Discontinued Date | - |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | EU6 |