7.9
2024 Volkswagen Polo review
If there’s a more nicely engineered and enjoyable car on the market than the VW Polo for this kind of money, I haven’t driven it.
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Matt Campbell
Volkswagen Polo vs Honda Civic Comparison
Volkswagen Polo
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2024 Volkswagen
Polo
vs
2024 Honda
Civic
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City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
216 to 260 km
40L - 47L
168 to 418 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,490 - $40,390
$23,790 - $74,100
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Feels better made than rivals
- Sophistication beyond peers
- Relatively spacious
Misses
- Style spec makes more sense
- Missing some handy safety items
- Comparatively pricey
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Great driving manners
- Looks great inside and out
- Clever cabin space
Misses
- Price is too high
- No spare wheel
- Limited rear headroom
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Colours Available
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo Life and Style come with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Reflect Silver Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Vibrant Violet Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
All bar Pure White cost an extra $600.
The 2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI comes with the following colour choices:
- Pure White
- Kings Red Premium Metallic ($300)
- Reef Blue Metallic
- Smokey Grey Metallic
- Deep Black Pearl
The Civic VTi-LX and e:HEV LX are available in the following finishes:
- Platinum White pearlescent
- Crystal Black pearlescent (excludes e:HEV LX)
- Premium Crystal Red metallic
- Premium Crystal Blue metallic
The Type R is available in the following finishes:
- Championship White
- Sonic Grey
- Crystal Black
- Rally Red
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | DIRECT FUEL INJ, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 1498 - 1996 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.8L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, SINGLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 147kW | 104kW - 235kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | 5500 - 6500 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 320Nm | 174Nm - 420Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 1700 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.65 | 9.8 - 13.5 | |
