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2008 Volkswagen Polo
New from
$16,990 excl. on-roads
Review Rating
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Available
Warranty
3 year, 100,000 km
Fuel Efficiency
5 - 7.9 L / 100km
About the Volkswagen Polo
Last updated Sep 25, 2025The new Volkswagen Polo is a small car offered in both 3D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $16,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Club variant and topping out at $26,990 for the GTI.
There are 4 variants of the Polo available in Australia.
Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (59kW/130Nm), 1.6L multi-point injection (77kW/153Nm), 1.9L turbo pump injection (74kW/240Nm) and 1.8L turbo multi-point injection (110kW/220Nm). Available with 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.
The new 2008 Polo is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.
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2008 Volkswagen Polo Price
Club
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $16,990 |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,490 |
Match
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.6L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $19,990 |
| 1.6L, 6-speed auto, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $22,490 |
Base
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.9L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Diesel, FWD | $22,990 |
GTI
| Configuration | Price From* |
|---|---|
| 1.8L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | $26,990 |
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2008 Volkswagen Polo Specs
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2008 Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
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2008 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy
There are 6 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo
The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the Base with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.9L Turbo Pump Injection and uses 5L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.
The Volkswagen Polo that uses the most amount of fuel is the GTI with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.8L Turbo Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.9L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.
Below is a table of all the Volkswagen Polo variants and their fuel economy figures. Click below the table to see an expansion and additional details, including specific usage for city and highway driving.
| Volkswagen Polo | Fuel Type | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| 1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 6.5 L/100km |
| 1.4L, 6-speed auto, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD | Premium Unleaded | 7.3 L/100km |
2008 Volkswagen Polo Warranty
What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Polo?
The Volkswagen Polo offers a 3 year 100,000 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 Club that starts from $16,990.
The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTI that starts from $26,990.
The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is 1200 kg offered by the following variants: Match and Base.
The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Match which measures 1650mm wide, 3916mm in length and sits 1467mm tall.
The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTI which has 110kW of power from its 1.8L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.
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The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the Match which weighs 1610 kg (kerb weight).
The Volkswagen Polo may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.