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2018 Volkswagen Polo

New from

$17,990 excl. on-roads

Review Rating

Not Available

Safety Rating

Warranty

3 year, unlimited km

Fuel Efficiency

4.8 - 5.1 L / 100km

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 $17,990 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Trendline variant and topping out at $30,990 for the GTI.

There are 5 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2018.

Engine options include 1.0L turbo petrol direct injection (85kW/200Nm) and 2.0L turbo petrol direct injection (147kW/320Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, manual or 5-speed manual transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

The new 2018 Polo is offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

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Power to Weight

59.07 - 111.11 kW/t

57.8 kW/t

127.56 kW/t

Boot Space

305 - 351 litres

238 litres

536 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.8 - 5.1 L/100km

4.5 L/100km

8.4 L/100km

Vehicle Range

784 - 833 km

607 km

1,000 km

Price

$17,990 - $30,990

$14,990

$39,990

Warranty (Years)

3 years

7 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

100,000 km

Unlimited

Years on Sale

3 - 7 years

1 year

7 years

Service Interval

12 months

6 months

12 months

Towing & Off-Road Capability

Gross Vehicle Weight

1,640 - 1,780 kg

1,365 kg

1,840 kg

Braked Towing Capacity

1,000 - 1,200 kg

200 kg

1,200 kg

Ground Clearance Unladen

143 - 148 mm

120 mm

158 mm

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2018 Volkswagen Polo Price

Comfortline

Configuration	Price From*
1.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$19,490
1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$21,990
1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$22,990

Trendline

Configuration	Price From*
1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$20,490
1.0L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$17,990

Launch Edition

Configuration	Price From*
1.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$20,490

Beats

Configuration	Price From*
1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$24,990
1.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$22,490

GTI

Configuration	Price From*
2.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	$30,990

*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

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2018 Volkswagen Polo Specs

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Comfortline

Audio
- Connection External Usb Front
- Connection External Ipod Front
- Disc Player Glove Box Capacity: 1
- Disc Player Glove Box Location: Glove Box
- Disc Player Glove Box Media Type: Cd
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
- System Colour Screen
- System Digital Media Card
- System Disc Autochanger
- System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 1
- System Radio Type: Am/fm
- System Touch Screen
Body exterior
- Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Body Type: Hatchback
- Local Number Of Doors: 5
- Number Of Doors: 5
- Platform Code: Mqb A0
- Wheelbase Type: Short
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
- Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.66
Cargo area
- Cover Rear Parcel Shelf Type: Rigid
Convenience
- Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
- Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
- Mobile Integration Android Auto
- Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
- Mobile Integration Mirrorlink
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Distance System Rear Type: Camera
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
- Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Iso
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1125
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 351
- Front Headroom (mm): 1019
- Front Hip Room (mm): 1446
- Front Track (mm): 1521
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 148
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 40.1
- Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 38.0
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 56.9
- Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 56.1
- Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
- Overall Height (mm): 1446
- Overall Length (mm): 4053
- Overall Width (mm): 1751
- Rear Headroom (mm): 964
- Rear Hip Room (mm): 1425
- Rear Track (mm): 1501
- Wheelbase (mm): 2548
Doors
- Driver Door Location: Driver
- Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
- Passenger Door Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
- Rear Door Type: Lifting Gate
- 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: 74.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 116
- Compressor: Turbo
- Emission Control Level Standard Met: Eu6
- Engine (l): 1.0
- Engine (cc): Unlimited
- Engine Configuration: In-line
- Number Of Cylinders: 3
- Number Of Vavles Per Cylinder: 4
- Stroke Engine: 76.4
Fuel
- Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Petrol Direct Injection
- Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 40
- 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
- Computer Average Fuel Consumption
- Computer Average Speed
- Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
- Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
- Touch Screen Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Handbrake Grip: Leather
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
- Upholstery Color: Black
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
- Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
- Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
- Headlights Lens Type: Complex Surface
- Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: White
- Type: Gloss
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 784
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 19.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 22.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
- Power Measurement Standard: Eec
- Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Safety
- Anti Collision System Activates Brake Lights
- Anti Collision System Auto Emergency Braking
- Anti Collision System Brakes At Low Speed: Front
- Anti Collision System Driver Monitor
- Anti Collision System Pedestrian Cyclist Avoidance System
- Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
- Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
- Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
- Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
- Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
- Number Of Airbags: 6
- Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Manufacturer Name: Rear Traffic Alert
- Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
- Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
- Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
- Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
- Side Airbag Front Location: Front
- Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
Seats
- 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: Bench
- Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
- 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: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seating Capacity: 5
- Seating Configuration: 2+3
Service
- Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
- Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
Steering
- Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
- Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
- Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Storage
- Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
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 Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
- Transmission Type: Manual
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
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: Automatic
- Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear Electric Windows: Rear
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
- Rear View Window Type: Fixed
- Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
Warranty
- Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
- Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 144
- Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
- Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 36
- Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Powertrain Duration (months): 36
- Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
- Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 36
- Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
- Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 36
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 570
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1650
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1154
- Tare Weight (kg): 1116
Wheels
- Front Wheels Location: Front
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- 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 Type: Conventional/summer
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
- Rear Wheels Location: Rear
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- 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 Type: Conventional/summer
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

Trendline

Adds to Comfortline:

Audio
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 59.07
Convenience
- Media Control Touch Screen
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 113
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- Energy Recuperation Engine
- Number Of Compressors: 1
Instrumentation
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Control Type: Wheel
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Control Type: Wheel
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 800
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.7
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.0
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 187
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 116
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 95
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 70
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 175
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20180226
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Volkswagen Polo 70tsi Comfortline Lhd
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Transmission
- Transmission Automatic Mode
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1680
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1185
- Tare Weight (kg): 1147
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88

Removes from Comfortline:

Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.66
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 116
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Location: ?
- Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
- Touch Screen Display
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 784
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 19.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
Safety
- Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Manufacturer Name: Rear Traffic Alert
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1650
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1154
- Tare Weight (kg): 1116
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy

Launch Edition

Adds to Trendline:

Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.66
Convenience
- Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
- Parking Assistance Rear Location: Rear
- Parking Assistance Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
- Parking Distance System Front Location: Front
- Parking Distance System Front Type: Sensor
- Parking Distance System Side Location: Side
- Parking Distance System Side Type: Sensor
- Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1507
- Rear Track (mm): 1487
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 116
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
- Touch Screen Display
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Multi Colour
Lights
- Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
- Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
- Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 784
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 19.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
Safety
- Overtaking Sensor Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Monitor
- Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance Manufacturer Name: Rear Traffic Alert
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
- Privacy Glass Rear Location: Rear
- Privacy Glass Rear Side Location: Rear Side
- Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
- Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1650
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1154
- Tare Weight (kg): 1116
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

Removes from Trendline:

Audio
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
Brakes
- Number Of Disc Brakes: 2
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 59.07
Convenience
- Media Control Touch Screen
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1521
- Rear Track (mm): 1501
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 113
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- Energy Recuperation Engine
- Number Of Compressors: 1
Instrumentation
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Control Type: Wheel
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Control Type: Wheel
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Interior trim
- Upholstery Color: Black
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 800
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.7
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.0
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 10.8
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 187
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 116
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 95
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 70
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 175
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20180226
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Volkswagen Polo 70tsi Comfortline Lhd
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Transmission
- Transmission Automatic Mode
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
Visibility
- Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1000
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1680
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1185
- Tare Weight (kg): 1147
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 185
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 15
- Rear Wheels Rim Type: Steel
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 5.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 88
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 185

Beats

Adds to Launch Edition:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 7
- Speaker Brand Name: Beats
- Speaker Subwoofer
- System Cd Player Reads Mp3
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.43
Convenience
- Media Control Touch Screen
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1521
- Rear Track (mm): 1501
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 115
- Electrical System Voltage: 12
- Energy Recuperation Engine
- Engine Code: Dkja
- Number Of Compressors: 1
Instrumentation
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Control Type: Wheel
- Dashboard Centre 1 Display Screen Location: Dashboard Centre 1
- Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen Display
- Display Screen Dashboard Centre1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Display Screen Instrument Cluster1 Control Type: Wheel
- Instrument Cluster 1 Display Screen Location: Instrument Cluster 1
- Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Colour High Gloss
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Colour High Gloss
Locks
- Power Locks Includes Power Windows
Paint
- External Color: Silver
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 800
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 22.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 5.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.0
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20170101
- Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
- Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
- Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Volkswagen Polo 70tsi Comfortline Lhd
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Sports
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Transmission
- Transmission Automatic Mode
- Transmission Code: Dq200
- Transmission Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (dct)
- Transmission Manual Sequential
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
Ventilation
- Ventilation System Heater Type: Combustion
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 580
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1690
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1190
- Tare Weight (kg): 1152
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Two Tone
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Two Tone

Removes from Launch Edition:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 6
Bumpers
- Front Location: Front
- Rear Location: Rear
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 73.66
Dimensions
- Front Track (mm): 1507
- Rear Track (mm): 1487
Engine
- Co2 Level (combined): 116
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 8.0
- Number Of Display Screens: 1
- Touch Screen Display
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Doors: Alloy Look
- Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Paint
- External Color: White
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 784
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 19.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 22.7
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 6.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.1
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.1
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
- Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Transmission
- Transmission Description: Manual
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 570
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1650
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1154
- Tare Weight (kg): 1116
Wheels
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H

GTI

Adds to Beats:

Audio
- Connection External Aux Jack Front
- Number Of Speakers: 6
- System In-dash Cd
Body exterior
- Roof Spoiler Location: Roof
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 111.11
Convenience
- Driver Modes Includes Engine Mapping
- Driver Modes Includes Steering
- Driver Modes Includes Suspension
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
- Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
- Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1079
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 305
- Front Track (mm): 1510
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 143
- Overall Height (mm): 1438
- Overall Length (mm): 4067
- Rear Track (mm): 1484
Engine
- Bore Engine: 82.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 140
- Engine (l): 2.0
- Engine (cc): 1984
- Engine Code: Czpc
- Number Of Cylinders: 4
- Stroke Engine: 92.8
- Variable Valve Timing Camshaft
Instrumentation
- Display Screen Size (in): 10.3
- Number Of Display Screens: 2
- Touch Screen Display
Lights
- High Beam Led Lights Location: High Beam
- Low Beam Led Lights Location: Low Beam
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Card Key
Paint
- External Color: White
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 784
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 19.6
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.1
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 24.4
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 7.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 12.7
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.1
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 6.7
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 237
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 147
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 200
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 147
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 320
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4390
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 1450
Roof
- Front Sunroof Location: Front
- Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
- Front Sunroof Sunshade
- Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20180226
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 1.0 70tsi Comfortline Lhd
Seats
- Driver Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Type: Manual
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Cloth
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Suspension
- Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
- Responsive Suspension Driver Selectable
- Responsive Suspension Type: Electronic
- Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
- Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Transmission
- Limited Slip Differential Front Location: Front
- Limited Slip Differential Front Type: Electronic
- Transmission Gearchange Paddles
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
- Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
- Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
- Ventilation System Digital Display
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
- Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1200
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 670
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1780
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1323
- Tare Weight (kg): 1285
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Front Wheels Tire Diameter: 18
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 215
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Y
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 215

Removes from Beats:

Audio
- Number Of Speakers: 7
- Speaker Brand Name: Beats
- Speaker Subwoofer
Calculated
- Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 71.43
Dimensions
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down (l): 1125
- Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 351
- Front Track (mm): 1521
- Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 148
- Overall Height (mm): 1446
- Overall Length (mm): 4053
- Rear Track (mm): 1501
Engine
- Bore Engine: 74.5
- Co2 Level (combined): 115
- Engine (l): 1.0
- Engine (cc): Unlimited
- Engine Code: Dkja
- Number Of Cylinders: 3
- Stroke Engine: 76.4
Instrumentation
- Reconfigurable Instrument Cluster
Interior trim
- Luxury Trim On Center Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
Locks
- Power Locks Operation: Remote
Paint
- External Color: Silver
Performance
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 800
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 5.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 20.0
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 4.5
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 22.2
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 5.9
- Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 16.9
- Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 5.0
- Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 9.5
- Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
- Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 124
- Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 116
- Power Maximum Power (kw): 85
- Power Maximum Torque (nm): 200
- Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
- Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Safety
- Crash Test Results Ancap Date Tested: 20170101
- Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: Volkswagen Polo 70tsi Comfortline Lhd
Seats
- Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
- Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/velour
Suspension
- Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
- Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
Transmission
- Transmission Code: Dq200
- Transmission Number Of Speeds: 7
- Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Ventilation
- Air Conditioning Type: Manual
Visibility
- Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
- Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Black
Weights
- Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
- Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 580
- Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1690
- Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1190
- Tare Weight (kg): 1152
Wheels
- Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
- Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
- Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
- Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
- Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
- Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
- Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
- Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195

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2018 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

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2018 Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy

There are 3 different fuel economy figures for the Volkswagen Polo

The most fuel efficient Volkswagen Polo is the Trendline with a 5-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 4.8L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

The Volkswagen Polo that uses the most amount of fuel is the Launch Edition with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 1.0L Turbo Petrol Direct Injection and uses 5.1L of Premium Unleaded per 100km on the combined rural and urban test cycle.

Volkswagen Polo	Fuel Type	Combined
1.0L, 6-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	5.1 L/100km
1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD	Premium Unleaded	5.0 L/100km

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Cost of ownership

What are the running and servicing costs of a Volkswagen Polo?

The Volkswagen Polo has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

2018 Volkswagen Polo Warranty

What is the warranty on a Volkswagen Polo?

The Volkswagen Polo offers a 3 year unlimited km 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.