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
Volkswagen Polo vs Suzuki Swift Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
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7.7
7.6
7.1
Based on the Volkswagen Polo LIFE
Based on the Suzuki Swift HYBRID PLUS
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
216 to 260 km
37L
141 to 226 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$30,790 - $41,790
$23,490 - $33,490
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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
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Characterful, efficient little engine
- Light body brings lively handling
- Much improved interior technology
Misses
- Light body feels tinny at times
- Powertrain needs a heavy right foot
- Cabin tech still lags rivals
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
Metallic paint is $690 in Queensland and $595 in all other states and territories. The Sport’s two-tone paint is $1190 in Queensland and $1095 elsewhere.
Pure White Pearl is standard on all models, with the following finishes optional:
- Speedy Blue
- Mineral Grey
- Premium Silver (excludes Sport)
- Super Black
- Burning Red
- Champion Yellow (Sport)
- Flame Orange with black roof (Sport)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, DUAL INJECTOR | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 998 - 1373 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.0L | 1.4L, 1.0L, 1.2L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 4, 3 | 4, 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 85kW - 147kW | 61kW - 103kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 200Nm - 320Nm | 112Nm - 230Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 1500 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 76.4 - 92.8 | 74.2 - 82 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
