7.7
2025 Volkswagen Polo review
The Volkswagen Polo is a classier alternative to its Asian rivals, but its value proposition is a bit shaky.
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William Stopford
2024 Volkswagen Polo vs 2024 Mini 3D Hatch Comparison
Volkswagen Polo
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
8.2
7.7
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7.1
Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
Based on the Mini 3D Hatch
Best suitable for...
City driving
Luxury
FunFuel Efficiency
40L
216 to 268 km
40L - 44L
224 to 277 km
Warranty
5 year
warranty
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5 year
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MSRP
$30,790 - $41,790
$41,000 - $63,990
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CarExpert's Take
William Stopford
News Editor
William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Generally punchy, refined powertrain
- Good fuel economy
- Classy styling inside and out
Misses
- It's not cheap
- Firm ride
- Missing some safety features found in some entry-level rivals
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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
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, ELECTRIC | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 1499 - 1998 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 2.0L, 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 3, TURBO 4, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 147kW | 100kW - 190kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | 4500 - 5000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 320Nm | 220Nm - 380Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 1250 - 1500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.65 | 10.5 - 11 | |
