View 3 images

Volkswagen Polo

New from

$30,790 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Good

Safety Rating

Warranty

5 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

5.4 - 6.5 L / 100km

About the Volkswagen Polo

Last updated Sep 28, 2025

The new Volkswagen Polo is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $30,790 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Life variant and topping out at $41,790 for the GTI.

There are 3 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2025.

Engine options include 2.0L turbo (147kW/320Nm) and 1.0L turbo (85kW/200Nm). Available with 6-speed automatic or 7-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2025 Polo is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

CarExpert Rating

Good

Read the 2025 Volkswagen Polo review

This rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.

Excellent

An outstanding car in almost every way. A joy to drive, packed with great features, and highly recommended.

Very Good

A well-rounded car that's enjoyable to drive, offers great value or features, and is easy to recommend.

Good

A solid choice that does most things well. Comfortable, capable, and worth considering in this segment.

Average

Meets the standard for this segment. May not stand out, but still a dependable and reasonable option.

Below Average

Falls a bit behind others in the segment, but still passes safety checks and may suit specific needs or budgets.

See Volkswagen Polo models from other years

2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997

Comparative Rating

Quickly see how this car stacks up against its competition. Select any benchmark to see more details.

Power to Weight

70.36 - 110.69 kW/t

66.05 kW/t

123.97 kW/t

Boot Space

351 litres

250 litres

440 litres

Fuel Efficiency

5.4 - 6.5 L/100km

3.3 L/100km

6.9 L/100km

Vehicle Range

615 - 741 km

580 km

1,091 km

Price

$30,790 - $41,790

$20,990

$41,790

Warranty (Years)

5 years

10 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

250,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

3 - 7 years

1 year

7 years

Service Interval

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,670 - 1,780 kg

1,480 kg

1,780 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,100 - 1,200 kg

500 kg

1,200 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

143 - 148 mm

101 mm

152 mm

Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices

Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.

Compare Cars Find a deal

Volkswagen Polo News

2026 Volkswagen Polo CityLife special edition brings more kit, sportier look

William Stopford

2026 Volkswagen Polo CityLife special edition brings more kit, sportier look

Volkswagen has split the difference between its two cheapest Polos, adding a CityLife variant with a full roster of safety kit.

5 Days Ago

Volkswagen Polo going electric, GTI EV confirmed

James Wong

Volkswagen Polo going electric, GTI EV confirmed

VW will slap the popular Polo nameplate on its next ID-badged EV, confirming the new electric hatchback – including a hot GTI – for 2026.

25 Days Ago

William Stopford

Volkswagen Polo, ID. Buzz recalled

The front passenger airbag in certain 2024-25 Volkswagen ID. Buzz and Polo vehicle may not deploy as intended in a crash.

3 Months Ago

Max Davies

Which small European car would you buy?

Still love small Euro cars even if segment leaders are favouring larger SUVs? Here are the ones we like most.

5 Months Ago

William Stopford

2025 Volkswagen Polo price and specs

Volkswagen has added some previously optional kit to its Polo Life and Style, while all members of the hatch range receive a price increase.

8 Months Ago

Volkswagen's swag of upcoming updates to include Polo, entire EV lineup

Jordan Mulach

Volkswagen's swag of upcoming updates to include Polo, entire EV lineup

Volkswagen is set to comprehensively update its electric vehicle lineup from 2026, while the Polo is due for upgrades even sooner.

10 Months Ago

Five affordable new cars for young drivers

Tyra Lawler-Cass

Five affordable new cars for young drivers

These are the five most-affordable first cars for new drivers and learners, with ranges that kick off at less than $30,000 before on-roads.

1 Year Ago

Softer emissions rules keep affordable Volkswagen alive

Max Davies

Softer emissions rules keep affordable Volkswagen alive

The Volkswagen Polo will live on for several more years, after European emissions regulations were softened in response to complaints.

1 Year Ago

Jordan Mulach

What city car should you buy in 2024?

Whether you want to make parking easier or like to live a compact lifestyle, there are plenty of micro and light cars to buy in Australia. Here's what the CarExpert team would consider.

1 Year Ago

The most fuel efficient micro and light cars in Australia

Max Davies

The most fuel efficient micro and light cars in Australia

Cheap cars should be cheap to run, so we've broken down Australia's micro and light cars to see which is the most fuel efficient.

1 Year Ago

The micro and light cars with the most boot space in Australia

Max Davies

The micro and light cars with the most boot space in Australia

Small cars needn't have tiny boots. Need proof? Check out the top options on our list.

1 Year Ago

View all Volkswagen Polo news

2025 Volkswagen Polo Reviews

William Stopford

Good

2025 Volkswagen Polo review

The Volkswagen Polo is a classier alternative to its Asian rivals, but its value proposition is a bit shaky.

7 Months Ago

Matt Campbell

Good

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.

2 Years Ago

View all Volkswagen Polo reviews

2025 Volkswagen Polo Price

Life

Configuration	Price From*
1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$30,790

Style

Configuration	Price From*
1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$34,790

GTI

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$41,790

*excl. on-roads

All Volkswagen Polo Pricing

Year	Price From*	Price To*
2025	$30,790	$41,790
2024	$29,490	$40,390
2023	$25,250	$39,690
2022	$25,250	$38,750
2021	$19,290	$32,890

*excl. on-roads

See all Volkswagen Polo Pricing

Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices

Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.

Compare Cars Find a deal

2025 Volkswagen Polo Specs

See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Polo

Life

Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Digital Radio
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
- Total Number Of Front Usb Connections: 2
Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Mqb A0
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 70.36
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Embedded Infotainment Ui Num Of Months Online Services: Unlimited
- Front Usb Charging Port Location: Front
- Mobile Integration Android Auto
- Mobile Integration Android Number Of Months Subscription: Unlimited
- Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
- Mobile Integration Apple Number Of Months Subscription Inc: Unlimited
- Mobile Integration Mirrorlink
- Mobile Integration Mirrorlink Months Subscription Included: Unlimited
- Number Of Front Usb Charging Port: 2
- Number Of Rear Usb Charging Port: 2
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
- Rear Usb Charging Port Location: Rear
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1125
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 351
- External Dimensions Overall Width Inc Mirror (in): 77.3
- Front Headroom (mm): 1019
- Front Track (mm): 1522
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 148
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.1
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Overall Height (mm): 1450
- Overall Length (mm): 4080
- Overall Width (mm): 1751
- Overall Width Inc Mirror (mm): 1964
- Rear Track (mm): 1505
- Wheelbase (mm): 2564
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
- Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
- Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Fuel
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 40
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type Octane Number: 95
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
- Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Instrumentation
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Orientation: Fixed
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Colour High Gloss
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Colour High Gloss
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Led
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Led
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
- High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
- Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 741
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 18.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
- Anti Collision System Operates Below 50 Km/h
- Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
- Autonomous Drive Level: 1 - Driver Assistance
- Crash Test Results Ancap Adult Occupant Score: 94.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Child Occupant Score: 80.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20220401
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian Score: 70.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rating Year: 2022
- Crash Test Results Ancap Safety Assist Score: 70.0
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Volkswagen Polo 70tsi Life Lhd
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Lane Departure Warning Activates Steering
- Number Of Airbags: 7
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Multi Function
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Alloy & Leather
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Suspension
- Suspension Front Location: Front
- Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Front Type: Strut
- Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
- Suspension Rear Location: Rear
- Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
- Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
- Ventilation System Engine Heater
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Front Electric Windows: Front
- Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
- Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors Tilting For Reverse: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 580
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1690
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1208
- Tare Weight (kg): 1185
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

Style

Adds to Life:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.61
Convenience
- Ambient Lighting Colour Selection
- Cruise Control Stop Go Function: Stop & Go
- Mobile Integration Android Wireless Connection
- Mobile Integration Apple Wireless Connection
- Navigational Systems Controls: Touch Screen
- Navigational Systems Information Type: 3d And Voice
- Navigational Systems Screen Size (in): 10.30
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Automatic Parking
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 123
- Compressor: Turbo
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
- Engine (l): 1.0
- Engine (cc): Unlimited
- Engine Code: Dkja
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Compressors: 1
- Number Of Cylinders: 3
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 10.30
- Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Lights
- Headlight Control Active High Beam
- Headlight Control Matrix
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sliding
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
- Front Sunroof Tilting
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Overtaking Sensor Active Without Turn Signal
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Type: Sensor & Camera
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Transmission Code: Dq200
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Manual Mode
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
- Transmission Type: Automatic
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Visibility
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1670
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1187
- Tare Weight (kg): 1165
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

Removes from Life:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 70.36
Convenience
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Guidance Display
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Screen Size (in): 8.00
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Weights
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1690
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1208
- Tare Weight (kg): 1185
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

GTI

Adds to Style:

Body exterior
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Brakes
- Disc Brakes Painted Calipers
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 110.69
Convenience
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Modes Includes Steering
- Driver Modes Includes Suspension
- Facial Gesture Control Location: Front
- Voice Activating System Virtual Assistant: Other
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1079
- Front Track (mm): 1501
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 143
- Overall Height (mm): 1442
- Rear Track (mm): 1484
- Wheelbase (mm): 2560
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 150
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1984
- Engine Code: Czpc
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Multi Colour
Paint
- Type: Metallic
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 615
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 15.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 8.3
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.0
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.5
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 237
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 147
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 200
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 147
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4390
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1450
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
- Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
- Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
- Transmission Code: Dq250
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 670
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1780
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1328
- Tare Weight (kg): 1305
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Front Wheels Two Tone
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 92
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Two Tone

Removes from Style:

Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.61
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1125
- Front Track (mm): 1522
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 148
- Overall Height (mm): 1450
- Rear Track (mm): 1505
- Wheelbase (mm): 2564
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 123
- Engine (l): 1.0
- Engine (cc): Unlimited
- Engine Code: Dkja
- Number Of Cylinders: 3
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Black
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 741
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 18.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 20.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.4
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Suspension
- Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Transmission
- Transmission Code: Dq200
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Visibility
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 580
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1670
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1187
- Tare Weight (kg): 1165
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

See all 2025 Volkswagen Polo Specs

2025 Volkswagen Polo Towing Capacity

Year	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2025	1100Kg	1200Kg
2024	1100Kg	1200Kg
2023	1100Kg	1200Kg
2022	1100Kg	1200Kg
2021	1000Kg	1200Kg

See all Volkswagen Polo Towing Capacity

Trusted Reviews, Smarter Choices, Better Prices

Where expert car reviews meet expert car buying – CarExpert gives you trusted advice, personalised service and real savings on your next new car.

Compare Cars Find a deal

2025 Volkswagen Polo Gallery

CarExpert High Resolution Photos of the Volkswagen Polo

2025 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo

The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the Life with a 7-speed Automatic which is powered by a 1.0L Turbo and uses 5.4L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

Volkswagen Polo	Fuel Type	Combined
1.0L, 7-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	5.4 L/100km

See all Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Polo?

The Volkswagen Polo has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

2025 Volkswagen Polo Warranty

What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Polo?

The Volkswagen Polo offers a 5 year unlimited km 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.