Australia's BIGGEST New Car Website

Australia's BIGGEST New Car Website

Guest User

Expert Mode

News

News Topics

Reviews

Research

Best Cars

Guides

Popular Makes

Buy

Search for a deal

Explore All Deals

View 1 image

2001 Volkswagen Polo

New from

$22,490 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Not Available

Warranty

3 year, 60,000 km

Fuel Efficiency

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 $22,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the 16V variant and topping out at $24,590 for the 16V.

There is 1 variant of the Polo available in Australia.

The Volkswagen Polo is only available with an null motor that produces 55kW and 126Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2001 Polo is offered with a 3 year, 60,000 km warranty.

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

52.43 - 53.87 kW/t

52.43 kW/t

119.81 kW/t

Boot Space

245 litres

245 litres

255 litres

Price

$22,490 - $24,590

$22,490

$30,990

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

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

2001 Volkswagen Polo Price

Configuration	Price From*
1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$22,490
1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$24,590

*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

2001 Volkswagen Polo Specs

See our comprehensive details for the Volkswagen Polo

16V

Audio
- Antenna Type: Roof
- Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
- Number Of Speakers: 4
- System In-dash Cd
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Driver Location: Rhd
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
- 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): 53.87
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Front Ashtray Location: Front
- 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
- External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.1
- Front Headroom (mm): 929
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1381
- Front Leg Room (mm): 1075
- Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1332
- Front Track (mm): 1392
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 36.6
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.4
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.4
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.8
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.3
- Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 32
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 52.4
- Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 45.5
- Overall Height (mm): 1418
- Overall Length (mm): 3743
- Overall Width (mm): 1632
- Rear Headroom (mm): 949
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1391
- Rear Leg Room (mm): 812
- Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1156
- Rear Track (mm): 1400
- Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10400
- Wheelbase (mm): 2407
Engine
- Bore Engine: 76.5
- Compression Ratio: 10.5
- Engine (l): 1.4
- Engine (cc): 1390
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 75.6
- Vavle Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Fuel
- Additional Fuel Types: Unleaded
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 45
- Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
- Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
- Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
- Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
Lights
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Key
Paint
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.4
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 53
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 36
- Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 6.6
- Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 4.4
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.3
- 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): 126
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
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 Height Adjustment
- Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Front Rear Seat Facing Direction: Front
- Front Rear Seat Folding: 40/60
- Front Rear Seat Seating Capacity: 3
- Front Rear Seat Type: Split Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
- Passenger Front Seat Location: Passenger
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
- Seating Capacity: 5
Steering
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- 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 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
Transmission
- Drive Driven Wheels: Front
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Micro Filter
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
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
- Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
- Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
- Paint Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- 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): 1021
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
- Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6
- Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

See all 2001 Volkswagen Polo Specs

2001 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

2001 Volkswagen Polo Gallery

CarExpert High Resolution Photos of the Volkswagen Polo

2001 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

Volkswagen Polo	Fuel Type	Combined
1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	-
1.4L, 4-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	-

See all Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

2001 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.

2001 Volkswagen Polo vs other Lights to consider

GWM Ora

Ora

Deals available

Good

Audi A4

A4

Mini Countryman

Countryman

Deal available

Good

Mini Cooper 5 Door

Cooper 5 Door

Deal available

BMW 1 Series

1 Series

Very Good

Skoda Superb

Superb

Very Good

Volkswagen Golf

Golf

Very Good

Hyundai i20

i20

Skoda Fabia

Fabia

Very Good

Mazda 3

Mazda 3

Good

Mazda 2

Mazda 2

Good

Hyundai i30

i30

Very Good

Kia Picanto

Picanto

Very Good

MG4

MG4

Very Good

Can’t see the car you’re considering?

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 FAQs

The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the 16V that starts from $22,490.

The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the 16V that starts from $24,590.

The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the 16V which can tow 800 kg

The largest Volkswagen Polo is the 16V which measures 1632mm wide, 3743mm in length and sits 1418mm tall.

The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the 16V which has 55kW of power from its 1.4L Multi-Point Injection engine.

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

The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the 16V which weighs 1400 kg (kerb weight).

The Volkswagen Polo uses Premium Unleaded.