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Urban
1.2L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Volkswagen Polo Urban (2017) price & specs
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Overview
The 2017 Volkswagen Polo Urban is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd August 2017 classified as a 6R. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a Light Luxury built in South Africa with prices starting at $17,490 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.2L 4-cylinder engine that has 66 kW of power (at 4400 rpm) and 160 Nm of torque (at 1400 rpm) via a Five-speed Manual transmission. Volkswagen claims the Polo Urban uses 4.8L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 109g of CO2. It has a 45L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 938km per full tank
The Volkswagen Polo measures 1453mm (57.2 inches) in height, 3972mm (156.4 inches) in length, 1682mm (66.2 inches) in width with a 2470mm (97.2 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1093kg (2409.6 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo Urban comes standard with 185/60 R15 front tyres and 185/60 R15 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
58.77 - 110.59 kW/t
54.5 kW/t
132.81 kW/t
Boot Space
204 - 280 litres
204 litres
505 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.8 - 6.1 L/100km
3.7 L/100km
7.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
738 - 938 km
615 km
1,189 km
Price
$17,190 - $30,190
$16,490
$54,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
5 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
2 years
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
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Dimensions
3,972 mm
1,682 mm
1,453 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 3,972 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,682 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Polo Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Emission Control Level
Australia Air Pollution Rating: 7.5
Australia Greenhouse Rating: 8.5
Australia Overall Emission Control Level Rating: 5.0
CO2 Level (Combined): 109
Standard Met: EU5
Engine
Bore Engine: 71.0
Engine (cc): 1197
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Cjzc
Engine (L): 1.2
Number of Cylinders: 4
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 75.6
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 95
Minimum Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 95
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
Main Capacity (L): 45
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 9.9
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Location: ?
Number of Screens: 1
Screen Size (in): 6.5
Touch Screen: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 938
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 583
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 20.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 4.8
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 59
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 49
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 24.4
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.1
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 69
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 57
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 16.4
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 6.1
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 46
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 39
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 4.8
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 10.8
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 90
Maximum Power (kW): 66
Maximum Torque (Nm): 160
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4400
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1400
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Description: Manual
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Manual
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Type: Torsion Beam
Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 82
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 82
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 60
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.0
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Pq25
Wheelbase Type: Short
Bumpers
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 33.6
Rear Seat Down (L): 952
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 9.9
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 280
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 57.4
Front Track (mm): 1457
Overall Height (in): 57.2
Overall Height (mm): 1453
Overall Length (in): 156.4
Overall Length (mm): 3972
Overall Width (in): 66.2
Overall Width (mm): 1682
Rear Track (in): 57.1
Rear Track (mm): 1450
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Wheelbase (in): 97.2
Wheelbase (mm): 2470
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 38.3
Front Headroom (mm): 974
Rear Headroom (in): 37.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 943
Front Hip Room (in): 54.6
Front Hip Room (mm): 1386
Rear Hip Room (in): 54.5
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1384
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Rear Door
Type: Lifting Gate
Headlight Control
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
Paint
External Colour: White
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2205
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 550
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1213
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1093
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2410
Tare Weight (kg): 1052
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
External Connections
Aux Jack (Front): yes
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Gear Selector: Leather
Handbrake Grip: Leather
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20140805
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Marginal
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Acceptable
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: 1.2 Trendline 5 Dr Lhd
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
Front Head Protection: yes
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
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
Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Location: Rear Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Power Locks
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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