2010 Volkswagen Polo

    New from

    $16,690 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    3 year, 100,000 km

    Fuel Efficiency

    4.6 - 6.1 L / 100km

    About the Volkswagen Polo

    Last updated Sep 28, 2025

    The new Volkswagen Polo is a small car offered in both 3D Hatchback and 5D Hatchback body styles. Available in Australia from $16,690 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Trendline variant and topping out at $24,850 for the Comfortline.

    There are 2 variants of the Polo available in Australia.

    Engine options include 1.4L multi-point injection (63kW/132Nm), 1.6L turbo diesel common rail (66kW/230Nm) and 1.2L turbo petrol direct injection (77kW/175Nm). Available with 5-speed manual, manual or 6-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2010 Polo is offered with a 3 year, 100,000 km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    56.41 - 71.69 kW/t
    56.41 kW/t
    111.79 kW/t
    Boot Space
    280 litres
    250 litres
    450 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.6 - 6.1 L/100km
    4.4 L/100km
    8.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    738 - 978 km
    618 km
    978 km
    Price
    $16,690 - $24,850
    $14,990
    $39,990
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    5 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    100,000 km
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    3 - 7 years
    1 year
    7 years

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    2010 Volkswagen Polo Specs

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    Trendline

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • System Cd Player Reads Mp3
      • System In-dash Cd
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Body Type: Hatchback
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • 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): 59.49
    • Cargo area
      • Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 952
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 280
      • Front Headroom (mm): 974
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1386
      • Front Track (mm): 1464
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.3
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.1
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 54.6
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 54.5
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1500
      • Overall Length (mm): 4064
      • Overall Width (mm): 1682
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 943
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1384
      • Rear Track (mm): 1456
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2465
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 76.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 142
      • Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu5
      • 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
      • 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 Octane Number: 95
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Led Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Message Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
    • Interior trim
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Anti-lift
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Trunk Hatch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Red
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 738
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.4
      • 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): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 86
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 63
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 132
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.0
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • 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 Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • 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
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Adjustable
      • Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Location: Driver
      • Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • 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 Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
      • Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seating Capacity: 5
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Location: Glove Compartment
      • Refrigerated Storage Glove Compartment Type: By Air Conditioning Vent
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
      • 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
      • Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
      • Transmission Description: Manual
      • Transmission Number Of Speeds: 5
      • Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
      • Transmission Type: Manual
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Semi-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 1
    • 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: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Tinted Glass Rear Location: Rear
      • Tinted Glass Side Location: Side
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): 100000
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): 100000
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
    • Weights
      • Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
      • Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 530
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1059
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175

    Comfortline

    Adds to Trendline:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Dashboard Capacity: 6
      • Disc Player Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Disc Player Dashboard Media Type: Cd
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
    • Body exterior
      • Local Number Of Doors: 5
      • Number Of Doors: 5
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 57.64
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
    • Doors
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 79.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 124
      • Compressor: Turbo
      • Engine (l): 1.6
      • Engine (cc): 1598
      • Number Of Compressors: 1
      • Stroke Engine: 80.5
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Diesel Common Rail
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Diesel
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 957
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 4.7
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 21.3
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 25.0
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 5.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 17.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 4.7
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 11.5
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 90
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 66
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 230
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1750
    • Seats
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment
      • Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Visibility
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1145
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
    Removes from Trendline:
    • Body exterior
      • Local Number Of Doors: 3
      • Number Of Doors: 3
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 59.49
    • Engine
      • Bore Engine: 76.5
      • Co2 Level (combined): 142
      • Engine (l): 1.4
      • Engine (cc): 1390
      • Stroke Engine: 75.6
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tanks Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • 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
      • Instrument Cluster Led Instrumentation
      • Instrument Cluster Message Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 738
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 6.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 16.4
      • 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): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 6.1
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 12.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 86
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 63
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 132
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3800
    • Seats
      • Center Front Seat Armrest Adjustable
      • Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
      • Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Multi Function
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Weights
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1059
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Covers: Full
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
      • Rear Wheels Covers: Full
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 14
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 70
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
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    2010 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

    There are 5 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo

    The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the Comfortline with a 7 SP MANUAL which is powered by a 1.6L Turbo Diesel Common Rail and uses 4.6L of Diesel per 100km on the combined cycle.

    The Volkswagen Polo that uses the most amount of fuel is the Trendline with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.4L Multi-Point Injection and uses 6.1L 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 PoloFuel TypeCombined
    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.1 L/100km
    1.4L, 7-speed manual, 3-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWDPremium Unleaded6.0 L/100km
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    2010 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 Trendline that starts from $16,690.

    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the Comfortline that starts from $24,850.

    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: Trendline and Comfortline.

    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Trendline which measures 1682mm wide, 4064mm in length and sits 1500mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the Comfortline which has 77kW of power from its 1.2L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection engine.

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    The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the Comfortline which weighs null kg (kerb weight).

    The Volkswagen Polo may use different fuel/energy types based on the variant which includes Premium Unleaded or Diesel.