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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 Toyota Corolla Comparison
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla
2025 Volkswagen
Polo
vs
2025 Toyota
Corolla
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
216 to 260 km
43L - 50L
168 to 475 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$30,790 - $41,790
$32,110 - $76,427
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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
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Affordable
- Efficient
- Spacious (as a sedan)
Misses
- Spartan
- Uninspiring
- Potential supply constraints
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
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 1618 - 1798 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.0L | 1.6L, 1.8L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 3, 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 147kW | 103kW - 221kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 320Nm | 400Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 3250 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 76.4 - 92.8 | 89.7 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
