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2023 Volkswagen Polo
New from
$24,700 excl. on-roads
8.1
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
-
Warranty
5 year
Fuel Efficiency
5.4-6.5 L / 100KM
About the Volkswagen Polo
Last updated Oct 23, 2024The 2023 Volkswagen Polo is classified as a 5 Door Hatchback currently on sale in Australia as part of the AE MY23 generation, starting from $24,700 MLRP for the LIFE and topping out at $38,800 for the GTi.
There are 12 variants available for our market and the current year model went on sale in Jan of 2023. The Polo is built in Germany and is available with 1.0L Turbo Direct Fuel Injection, equipped with a 5 Speed Manual transmission with the drive sent to FWD. The Polo is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Volkswagen Polo Rating
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2023 Volkswagen Polo Price
| Variant | Price From* | Price To* |
|---|---|---|
| LIFE | $28,300 | $28,300 |
| STYLE (RESTRICTED FEATURES) | $31,300 | $31,300 |
| GTi | $38,800 | $38,800 |
*excl. on-roads
2023 Volkswagen Polo Specs
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2023 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
1450mm
1751mm
4080mm
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
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2023 Volkswagen Polo Safety Rating
The Volkswagen Polo has a five-star rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2017.
It received an adult occupant protection score of 96 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 85 per cent, a pedestrian protection score of 76 per cent, and a safety assist score of 59 per cent.
A standard equipment boost means all 2022 Volkswagen Polo models come standard with the following safety features. New additions to the standard equipment list are in bold:
- Front, front-side, central, and curtain airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Lane-keep assist
- Reversing camera
- Driver fatigue detection
- Front and rear parking sensors
Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are part of an options package on the base Polo Life, and standard on the Style and GTI.
2023 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy
Both 70kW and 85kW models use a claimed 5.4 litres per 100km on the combined cycle, while the Polo GTI uses a claimed 6.5 litres per 100km.
All models drink 95 RON premium unleaded.
| Volkswagen Polo | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| GTi | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 6.5 |
| LIFE | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 5.4 |
| STYLE | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 5.4 |
| STYLE (RESTRICTED FEATURES) | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | 5.4 |
Cost of ownership
What is the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Polo?
All Volkswagen Polo’s need servicing every 12 Months months or 15,000km km, whichever comes first.
How does the 2023 Volkswagen Polo drive?
Our expert take on Volkswagen Polo drivability.
Power in the Polo comes from carryover engines in Australia.
The base Polo Life with a five-speed manual features a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with 70kW of power and 175Nm of torque.
Moving to the Polo Life or Polo Style with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission gets you a more powerful turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine making 85kW and 200Nm.
The range-topping Polo GTI is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 147kW and 320Nm, mated with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.
All models are front-wheel drive.
2023 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.
2023 Volkswagen Polo vs other Small's 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 LIFE that starts from $24,700.
The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTi that starts from $38,800.
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 2.0L 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.