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2022 Volkswagen Polo
New from
$16,700 excl. on-roads
8.3
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
5
Warranty
5 years
Fuel Efficiency
5 - 6.5 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Polo
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The 2022 Volkswagen Polo is classified as a 5 Door Hatchback which was previously on sale in Australia as part of the AW MY21 generation, starting from $16,700 MLRP for the 70TSI TRENDLINE and topping out at $37,100 for the GTi.
There are 15 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in January of 2022. The Polo is built in Germany and is available with Turbo Direct Fuel Injection , equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive.
Other powertrain options include:
- Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Dual Shift Tiptronic Sports transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 7 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Direct/Indirect Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Auto Dual Shift Tiptronic Sports transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
- Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 6 Speed Auto Direct Shift transmission with the drive sent to front-wheel-drive
The Polo is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2022 Volkswagen Polo Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| 70TSI TRENDLINE | $16,700 | $18,800 |
| 85TSI COMFORTLINE | $19,700 | $22,100 |
| LIFE | $23,900 | $24,400 |
| 85TSI STYLE | $24,300 | $24,300 |
| STYLE | $27,000 | $27,000 |
| STYLE (RESTRICTED FEATURES) | $29,500 | $29,500 |
| GTi | $29,800 | $33,500 |
*excl. on-roads
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2022 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
1446mm
1751mm
4053mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2022 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the 70TSI TRENDLINE with a 7 Speed Auto Dual Shift Tiptronic Sports which is powered by a Turbo Direct Fuel Injection and uses 5.0L 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 Turbo Direct Fuel Injection and uses 6.5L of premium unleaded petrol per 100km on the combined 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 70TSI TRENDLINE | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 5.0 L/100km |
| 85TSI COMFORTLINE | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 5.0 L/100km |
| 85TSI STYLE | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 5.0 L/100km |
| GTi | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 6.5 L/100km |
| LIFE | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 5.4 L/100km |
| STYLE | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 5.4 L/100km |
| STYLE (RESTRICTED FEATURES) | Premium Unleaded Petrol | 5.4 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.
2022 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.
2022 Volkswagen Polo vs other Smalls to consider
The Volkswagen Polo's main competitors are listed below. All of these cars are in the Small category. Click compare to to see a feature list comparison of the Volkswagen Polo against your chosen competitor.
Volkswagen Polo FAQs
The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the 70TSI TRENDLINE that starts from $16,700.
The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTi that starts from $37,100.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the GTi which can tow 1200Kg
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 Turbo Direct Fuel Injection 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.