8.1
2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI review
Like its larger, more expensive Golf GTI sibling, the Volkswagen Polo GTI is a hot hatch with a lot going for it.
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Matt Campbell
2024 Audi A1 vs 2022 Volkswagen Polo Comparison
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CarExpert Score
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Based on the Audi A1
Based on the Volkswagen Polo GTi
Best suitable for...
City driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
40L
208 to 252 km
40L
200 to 260 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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CarExpert's Take
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Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely driving character
- Perky turbo petrol engine
- Interior trim is classic GTI
Misses
- Tight back seat
- Cheap finishes
- Pricing keeps creeping up
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
- Black Roof/Exterior Mirrors/ Front Spoiler Lip (+$1,157)
- Heated Front Seats (+$715)
- Metallic Paint (+$1,287)
- Pearl Effect Paint (+$1,287)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 999 - 1984 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.0L, 1.5L | 1.0L, 2.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 152kW | 70kW - 147kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4400 - 5000 | 4390 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 320Nm | 175Nm - 320Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1500 - 2000 | 1450 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.7 | 10.5 - 11.65 | |
