7.9
2024 Volkswagen Polo review
If there’s a more nicely engineered and enjoyable car on the market than the VW Polo for this kind of money, I haven’t driven it.
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Matt Campbell
Volkswagen Polo vs Toyota Yaris Comparison
Volkswagen Polo
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Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
Based on the Toyota Yaris SX HYBRID
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
216 to 260 km
36L - 40L
119 to 196 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,490 - $40,390
$25,880 - $35,305
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels better made than rivals
- Sophistication beyond peers
- Relatively spacious
Misses
- Style spec makes more sense
- Missing some handy safety items
- Comparatively pricey
NA
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 | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT MPFI | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 1490 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 2.0L | 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | INLINE 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 147kW | 67kW - 88kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | 5500 - 6600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 320Nm | 120Nm - 145Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 3800 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.65 | 13.9 - 14.1 | |
