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2018 Volkswagen Polo
Used from
$17,490 excl. on-roads
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
3 year
Fuel Efficiency
4.8 - 6.1 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Polo
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2018 Volkswagen Polo is a small car offered in a 5D hatchback body style. Used prices in Australia typically range from $17,490 for the Urban variant and topping out at $30,990 for the GTI.
There are 7 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in July of 2018.
Engine options include 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (85kW/200Nm), 1.8L turbo petrol direct injection (141kW/320Nm), 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (81kW/175Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/320Nm). Available with manual, 6-speed manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The 2018 Polo was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.
Volkswagen Polo News
2018 Volkswagen Polo Price
Comfortline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,490 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $27,690 |
| 1.8L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,190 |
| 2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $30,990 |
Urban+
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,490 |
| 1.2L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $21,990 |
Urban
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,490 |
| 1.2L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
Trendline
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $17,990 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,490 |
Beats
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,490 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $24,990 |
Launch Edition
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $20,490 |
*excl. on-roads
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2018 Volkswagen Polo Specs
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2018 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
1453mm
1682mm
3972mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2018 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the Urban with a 5-speed 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.
The Volkswagen Polo that uses the most amount of fuel is the GTI with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION and uses 6.1L of premium unleaded 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 Polo | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.0 L/100km |
| 1.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.1 L/100km |
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.
2018 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 Urban that starts from $17,490.
The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTI that starts from $30,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the GTI which can tow 1200 kg
The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Comfortline which measures 1751mm wide, 4053mm in length and sits 1446mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTI which has 147kW of power from its 2.0L TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION engine.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the GTI which weighs 1780 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Polo uses premium unleaded.