2017 Volkswagen Polo

    Used from

    $17,190 excl. on-roads

    CarExpert Rating

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.8 - 4.9 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Polo

    Last updated Dec 18, 2024

    The 2017 Volkswagen Polo is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $17,190 for the Trendline variant and topping out at $23,190 for the Beats.

    There are 5 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in August of 2017.

    The Volkswagen Polo is only available with an null motor that produces 81kW and 175Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The 2017 Polo was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    See Volkswagen Polo models from other years

    2017 Volkswagen Polo Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Polo

    Trendline

    • Airbags
      • Number Of: 6
    • Audio system
      • Colour Screen
      • Digital Media Card
      • Disc Player Reads Mp3
      • In-dash Cd
      • Radio: Am/fm
      • Touch Screen
    • Bluetooth
      • Includes Music Streaming
      • Includes Phone Control
    • Cargo area cover/rear parcel shelf
      • Type: Rigid
    • Connection to ext.entertainment devices
      • Aux Jack Front
      • Usb Connection Front
      • Ipod Front
    • Display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
      • Heated
      • Indicator Lights
      • Type: Electrically Adjustable
    • Front seat
      • Height Type: Manual
      • Number Of Electrical Adjustments: None
      • Reach Type: Manual
      • Reclining Type: Manual
      • Type: Bucket
    • Head rests
      • Number: 3
    • Headlight control
      • Height Adjustable
      • Height Adjustment: Manual
    • Headlights
      • Bulb Type (high Beam): Halogen
      • Bulb Type (low Beam): Halogen
      • Lens Type: Complex Surface
    • Internal dimensions
      • Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Headroom Front: 974
      • Headroom Rear (in): 37.1
      • Headroom Rear: 943
      • Hip Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Hip Room Front: 1386
      • Hip Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Hip Room Rear: 1384
    • Luxury trim
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Mobile Integration
      • Android Auto
      • Apple Carplay
      • Mirrorlink
    • Multi-function display screen
      • Number: 1
      • Screen Size (in): 6.5
      • Touch Screen
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Parking distance system
      • Type: Camera
    • Power locks
      • Operation: Remote
    • Power steering
      • Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Rear door
      • Type: Lifting Gate
    • Rear seats
      • Folding: 40/60
      • Seating Capacity: 3
      • Type: Split Bench
    • Rear window
      • Type: Fixed
      • Wipers: Intermittent
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Seating
      • Seating Capacity: 5
      • Seating Configuration: 2+3
    • Side airbag
      • Head Protection
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Steering wheel
      • Height Adjustment
      • Telescopic Adjustment
      • Type: Plastic
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Urban

    Adds to Trendline:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Gear Selector: Leather
      • On Gearknob: Leather
      • On Handbrake Grip: Leather
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Leather Covered
    • Vanity mirror
      • Illuminated
    Removes from Trendline:
    • Luxury trim
      • On Handbrake Grip: None
    • Steering wheel
      • Type: Plastic

    Comfortline

    Adds to Urban:
    • Remote audio controls
      • Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    Removes from Urban:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth

    Urban+

    Adds to Comfortline:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Front seat
      • Heated
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Luxury trim
      • On Dash: Alloy Look
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    Removes from Comfortline:
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Spare wheel
      • Type: Fullsize
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable

    Beats

    Adds to Urban+:
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Toned
    • Front seat
      • Type: Sports
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
      • Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 7
      • Subwoofer
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Variable
    Removes from Urban+:
    • Air conditioning
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control Number Of Zones: 1
    • Anti collision system
      • Driver Monitor
    • Door mirrors/cameras
      • Colour: Painted
    • Front seat
      • Heated
      • Type: Bucket
    • Headlight control
      • Dusk Sensor
    • Rear view mirror/camera
      • Auto-dimming
    • Rear view mirror
      • Auto-dimming
    • Seat upholstery
      • Additional Seat Material: Synthetic Leather
      • Main Seat Material: Synthetic Suede
    • Spare wheel
      • Rim Type: Steel
      • Type: Spacesaver
    • Speakers
      • Number Of: 6
    • Ventilation system
      • Digital Display
    • Windscreen wipers
      • Intermittent Wipe: Automatic
      • Rain Sensor
    See all 2017 Volkswagen Polo Specs

    2017 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

    1453mm
    1682mm
    3972mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

    See all 2017 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

    2017 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the Trendline with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.2L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 4.8L of premium unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Volkswagen PoloFuel TypeCombined
    1.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded4.9 L/100km
    1.2L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded4.8 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.

    2017 Volkswagen Polo Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Polo?

    The Volkswagen Polo offers a 3 year unlimited km 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 Trendline that starts from $17,190.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the Beats that starts from $23,190.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: Trendline, Urban, Comfortline, Urban+ and Beats.

    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Trendline which measures 1682mm wide, 3972mm in length and sits 1453mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the Comfortline which has 81kW of power from its 1.2L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.

    The Volkswagen Polo is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the Comfortline which weighs 0 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Polo uses premium unleaded.