7.7
2025 Volkswagen Polo review
The Volkswagen Polo is a classier alternative to its Asian rivals, but its value proposition is a bit shaky.
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William Stopford
Volkswagen Polo vs BMW 1 Series Comparison
Volkswagen Polo
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BMW 1 Series
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2025 Volkswagen
Polo
vs
2025 BMW
1 Series
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How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City driving
Driving the family
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
40L
216 to 260 km
42L - 50L
248 to 390 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$30,790 - $41,790
$49,068 - $83,600
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Generally punchy, refined powertrain
- Good fuel economy
- Classy styling inside and out
Misses
- It's not cheap
- Firm ride
- Missing some safety features found in some entry-level rivals
Max Davies
Marketplace Journalist
Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great ride and handling
- Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
- Great value proposition alongside M135
Misses
- Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
- M branding isn't entirely necessary
- Obnoxious speed limit beeping
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:
- Alpine White
- Black Sapphire (+$1308)
- Melbourne Red (+$1308)
- M Misano Blue (+$1308)
- Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
- Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)
The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.0L | 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 147kW | 103kW - 233kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | 4500 - 5750 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 320Nm | 220Nm - 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 1250 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 76.4 - 92.8 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
