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2023 Volkswagen Polo
New from
$31,250 excl. on-roads
8.1
CarExpert Rating
Safety Rating
-
Warranty
5 years
Fuel Efficiency
5.4 - 6.5 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Polo
Last updated Dec 18, 2024The Volkswagen Polo is available in four variants, is classed as a LIGHT FROM 25K and is built in Germany. It uses Premium Unleaded Petrol fuel.
The Volkswagen Polo is sold with engines that range in size from 1.0L to 2.0L and from turbocharged four-cylinders to turbocharged three-cylinders.
The Polo range is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
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2023 Volkswagen Polo Price
Style
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $31,490 |
Life
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $25,750 |
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $28,750 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $38,750 |
*excl. on-roads
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 5.4 L/100km |
Cost of ownership
What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Polo?
The Volkswagen Polo is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Volkswagen offers three- and five-year servicing plans for its cars.
Pricing for the 2022 range hasn’t been confirmed, but the 2021 model can provide a guide.
The Life and Style equivalents in the pre-update range cost $1050 to service for three years and $1900 for five, while the Polo GTI cost $1200 and $2300 for three and five years respectively.
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.
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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 $37,700.
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.