Very Good
2025 Volkswagen Polo review
The Volkswagen Polo is a classier alternative to its Asian rivals, but its value proposition is a bit shaky.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/clu90fyvl000188413z66849k.png)
William Stopford
Volkswagen Polo vs BYD Seal Comparison
Volkswagen Polo
Deal Available!
BYD Seal
Deal Available!
2025 Volkswagen
Polo
vs
2025 BYD
Seal
Select Variants...
How they stack...
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
216 to 260 km
NA
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
6 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
$30,790 - $41,790
$46,990 - $65,748
Save with CarExpert
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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Excellent value
- Neck-snapping acceleration
- Comfortable, refined manners
Misses
- Not tuned to be a sports sedan
- Premium-spec makes more sense
- Storage and charging off the pace
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 BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:
- Arctic Blue
- Atlantis Grey
- Aurora White
- Cosmos Black
- Shark Grey
Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.
Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.
The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.
![[object Object] profile picture](https://c-images.carexpert.com.au/upload/q_auto:best/f_auto/c_scale,w_1600/v1/authors/cm3qmn3ng000t6i480ara0byg.jpg)
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | - | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | - | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.0L | - | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | - | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | - | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 147kW | 150kW - 390kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | - | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 320Nm | 310Nm - 670Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | - | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 76.4 - 92.8 | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
