1998 Volkswagen Polo

    New from

    $19,990 excl. on-roads

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    Not Available

    Safety Rating

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    Warranty

    3 year, 60,000 km

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    About the Volkswagen Polo

    Last updated Sep 26, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Polo is a small car offered in a 5D Hatchback body style. Available in Australia from $19,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Base variant and topping out at $24,290 for the Base.

    There is 1 variant of the Polo available in Australia.

    The Volkswagen Polo is only available with an null motor that produces 55kW and 135Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 1998 Polo is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    57.89 - 59.78 kW/t
    57.89 kW/t
    90.82 kW/t
    Boot Space
    245 litres
    245 litres
    379 litres
    Price
    $19,990 - $24,290
    $14,990
    $26,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    60,000 km
    60,000 km
    100,000 km
    Years on Sale
    3 - 7 years
    1 year
    7 years

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    1998 Volkswagen Polo Specs

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    Base

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Roof
      • Anti-theft Protection Detachable Panel Type: Detachable Panel
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Number Of Speakers: 4
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Side Molding Colour: Black/grey
      • Body Side Molding Size: Narrow
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Black
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Grille Colour: Black
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Part
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 59.78
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
      • Load Restraint Type: Hooks
    • Convenience
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 975
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (l): 590
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window (cu Ft): 20.8
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 245
      • Front Headroom (mm): 972
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1394
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1020
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1332
      • Front Track (mm): 1351
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.9
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 49.2
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 40.2
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 33.1
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.4
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 45.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10100
      • Overall Height (mm): 1420
      • Overall Length (mm): 3715
      • Overall Width (mm): 1655
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 952
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1250
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 842
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1156
      • Rear Track (mm): 1384
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2400
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Black
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 76.5
      • Catalytic Converter Type: 3-way
      • Compression Ratio: 9.8
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
      • Engine (l): 1.6
      • Engine (cc): 1598
      • Engine Configuration: In-line
      • Engine Location: Front
      • Engine Orientation: Transverse
      • Number Of Cylinders: 4
      • Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 2
      • Stroke Engine: 86.9
      • Vavle Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 45
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 11.9
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Warning Light
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Partial Cloth
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
      • Headlights Lens Type: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 45
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 8.1
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 8.1
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 5.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.5
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 172
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 107
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 75
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 55
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 135
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 100
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Type: Fabric
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Height Adjustable
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Static
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: Lap
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
    • Seats
      • Driver Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining
      • Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Passenger Front Seat Fore/aft Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
      • Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
      • Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • 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
    • Transmission
      • Axle Ratio: 3.33
      • Drive Driven Wheels: Front
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Rear Seat Heater Ducts
    • Visibility
      • 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: Fixed
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 72
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 60000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 60000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1400
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 920
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Partial
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 13
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Partial
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 13
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
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    1998 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions

    1420mm
    1655mm
    3715mm

    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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    1998 Volkswagen Polo Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Polo?

    The Volkswagen Polo offers a 3 year 60,000 km limit 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.

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    Volkswagen Polo FAQs

    The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the Base that starts from $19,990.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the Base that starts from $24,290.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the Base which can tow 800 kg

    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Base which measures 1655mm wide, 3715mm in length and sits 1420mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the Base which has 55kW of power from its 1.6L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Volkswagen Polo is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the Base which weighs 1400 kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Polo uses Unleaded.