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    Volkswagen Polo

    New from

    $30,790 excl. on-roads

    8.3

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 years

    Fuel Efficiency

    5.4 - 6.7 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Polo

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2025 Volkswagen Polo's used prices in Australia typically range from $29,100 for the Life variant and topping out at $41,790 for the GTI.

    There are 3 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in January of 2024.

    Engine options include 1.0L turbo petrol (85kW/200Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol (147kW/320Nm). Available with 7 speed auto direct shift or 6 speed auto direct shift transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2025 Polo was offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.

    See Volkswagen Polo models from other years

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    2025 Volkswagen Polo Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2025 Volkswagen Polo Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Polo

    Life

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 7
    • Anti collision system
      • Activates Brake Lights
      • Automatic Emergency Braking
      • Brakes At Low Speed: Front
      • Driver Monitor
      • Operates Below 50 Kph/30 Mph
      • Pedestrian & Cyclist Avoidance System
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Radio
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Total Number Of Usb Connections Front: 2
    • Display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Dipping For Reversing: Automatic
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Electrical system
      • Voltage (v): 12
    • Embedded infotainment user interface
      • Number Of Months Of Online Services: 999
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Lumbar Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Led
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Led
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 40.1
      • Headroom Front: 1019
    • Lane departure warning
      • Activates Steering
    • Luxury trim
      • On Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
      • On Dash: Colour High Gloss
      • On Doors: Colour High Gloss
      • On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
      • On Gearknob: Alloy & Leather
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Android Number Of Months Subscription: 999
      • Apple Carplay
      • Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: 999
      • Mirrorlink
      • Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: 999
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Concealable Screen: No
      • Orientation: Fixed
      • Screen Size (in): 8.00
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Sensor
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Power locks
      • Includes Power Windows
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Bench
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Multi-function
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Alloy & Leather
    • USB charging port
      • Number: 2
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    • Ventilation system
      • Engine Heater
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor

    Style

    Adds to Life:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 2
    • Ambient lighting
      • Colour Selection
    • Autonomous drive
      • Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
    • Blind spot monitor
      • Active Without Turn Signal
    • Cruise control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control
      • Adaptive Cruise Control (acc)
      • Stop/go Function: Stop & Go
    • Display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Headlight control
      • Active High Beam
      • Height Adjustment: Automatic
      • Matrix
    • Instrument cluster
      • Reconfigurable
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Navigational systems
      • Controls: Touch Screen
      • Information Type: 3d And Voice
      • Screen Size (in): 10.30
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Full Automatic Parking
    • Rear cross traffic collision avoidance
      • Type: Sensor & Camera
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    Removes from Life:
    • Front seat
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Parking assistance
      • Type: Guidance Display
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize

    GTI

    Adds to Style:
    • Alternate suspension
      • Type: Sport
    • Driver modes
      • Includes Engine Mapping
      • Includes Steering
      • Includes Suspension
    • Facial/gesture control
      • Location: Front
    • Limited slip differential
      • Type: Electronic
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Wireless Connection
      • Apple Wireless Connection
    • Paint
      • Type: Metallic
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Card Key
    • Responsive suspension
      • Driver Selectable
      • Type: Electronic
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Smart card / smart key
      • Includes Keyless Entry
      • Includes Keyless Start
    • Voice activating system
      • Includes Audio Player
      • Includes Navigation System
      • Virtual Assistant: Other
    Removes from Style:
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    See all 2025 Volkswagen Polo Specs

    2025 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

    1450mm
    1751mm
    4080mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2025 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

    2025 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

    There are 4 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the LIFE with a 7 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 1.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 5.4L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Polo that uses the most amount of fuel is the GTi with a 6 SPEED AUTO DIRECT SHIFT which is powered by a 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ and uses 6.7L of Premium Unleaded Petrol per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

    Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Polo variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.

    Volkswagen PoloFuel TypeCombined
    1.0L, 7 sp automatic Premium Unleaded FWD 5d HatchbackPremium Unleaded5.4 L/100km
    See all Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Polo?

    The Volkswagen Polo has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2025 Volkswagen Polo Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Polo?

    The Volkswagen Polo offers a 5 year unlimited kilometre warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Volkswagen Polo FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the LIFE that starts from $29,100.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTi that starts from $41,790.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the GTi which can tow 1200 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the LIFE which measures 1751mm wide, 4080mm in length and sits 1450mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTi which has 147kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO DIRECT F/INJ engine.

    The Volkswagen Polo is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the GTi which weighs 1780 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Polo uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.