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1.0L, 7-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD
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Volkswagen Polo Beats (2018) price & specs
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Overview
The 2018 Volkswagen Polo Beats is a front-wheel drive, 5-door Hatchback that was released to the Australian market on 2nd April 2018 classified as a Mkvi. The Volkswagen Polo is regarded as a Light Luxury built in South Africa with prices starting at $24,990 before on-road costs.
This Volkswagen Polo is powered by a 1.0L 3-cylinder engine that has 85 kW of power (at 5000 rpm) and 200 Nm of torque (at 2000 rpm) via a 7 SP MANUAL transmission. Volkswagen claims the Polo Beats uses 5.0L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 115g of CO2. It has a 40L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 800km per full tank
The Volkswagen Polo measures 1446mm (56.9 inches) in height, 4053mm (159.6 inches) in length, 1751mm (68.9 inches) in width with a 2548mm (100.3 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1190kg (2623.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The Polo Beats comes standard with 195/55 R16 front tyres and 195/55 R16 rear tyres. It requires a service every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited km warranty.
The 2018 Volkswagen Polo Beats has a 148mm ground clearance with a 1100kg braked and 580kg unbraked towing capacity.
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Power to Weight
59.07 - 111.11 kW/t
45.95 kW/t
132.81 kW/t
Boot Space
305 - 351 litres
210 litres
505 litres
Fuel Efficiency
4.8 - 5.1 L/100km
3.7 L/100km
7.8 L/100km
Vehicle Range
784 - 833 km
615 km
1,189 km
Price
$17,990 - $30,990
$16,890
$55,900
Warranty (Years)
3 years
3 years
7 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
2 years
4 years
Service Interval
12 months
12 months
Towing & Off-Road Capability
Gross Vehicle Weight
1,640 - 1,780 kg
1,564 kg
2,070 kg
Braked Towing Capacity
1,000 - 1,200 kg
450 kg
1,500 kg
Ground Clearance Unladen
143 - 148 mm
100 mm
148 mm
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Dimensions
4,053 mm
1,751 mm
1,446 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,053 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,751 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,548 mm |
| Turning Circle | 10,600 mm |
| Load Capacity | 500 mm |
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Explore Volkswagen Polo Features & Specs
Compressor
Compressor: Turbo
Number of Compressors: 1
Electrical System
Voltage: 12
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 115
Standard Met: EU6
Energy Recuperation
Engine: yes
Engine
Bore Engine: 74.5
Engine (cc): Unlimited
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: Dkja
Engine (L): 1.0
Number of Cylinders: 3
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 76.4
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: 10.6
Main Capacity (L): 40
Main Capacity Uk Gallons: 8.8
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Display Screen
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Control Type: Wheel
Location: Dashboard Centre 1
Dashboard Centre 1 Screen Size (in): 8.0
Dashboard Centre 1 Touch Screen: yes
Instrument Cluster 1 Control Type: Wheel
Location: Instrument Cluster 1
Instrument Cluster
Reconfigurable: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 800
ADR 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (miles): 497
ADR 81/02 Combined (km/L): 20.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 5.0
ADR 81/02 Combined (miles per UK gallon): 57
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 47
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (km/L): 22.2
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (L/100km): 4.5
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (miles per UK gallon): 63
ADR 81/02 Country Highway (mpg): 52
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
ADR 81/02 Urban (km/L): 16.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (L/100km): 5.9
ADR 81/02 Urban (miles per UK gallon): 48
ADR 81/02 Urban (mpg): 40
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 5.0
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.5
Maximum Speed (km/h): 200
Maximum Speed (mph): 124
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 116
Maximum Power (kW): 85
Maximum Torque (Nm): 200
Measurement Standard: EEC
Primary or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5000
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Front
Transmission
Automatic Mode: yes
Code: Dq200
Description: Dual Clutch Sequential Trans (Dct)
Manual Sequential: yes
Number of Speeds: 7
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: 87
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 195
Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 87
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 195
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 16
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Front Wheels Two Tone: yes
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 16
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
Rear Two Tone: yes
Body Style
Body Type: Hatchback
Local Body Type: Hatchback
Platform Code: Mqb A0
Wheelbase Type: Short
Cargo Capacity
Measurement Standard: ISO
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 39.7
Rear Seat Down (L): 1125
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 12.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 351
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
Front Track (in): 59.9
Front Track (mm): 1521
Ground Clearance Unladen (in): 5.8
Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 148
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
Overall Height (in): 56.9
Overall Height (mm): 1446
Overall Length (in): 159.6
Overall Length (mm): 4053
Overall Width (in): 68.9
Overall Width (mm): 1751
Rear Track (in): 59.1
Rear Track (mm): 1501
Wheelbase (in): 100.3
Wheelbase (mm): 2548
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 40.1
Front Headroom (mm): 1019
Rear Headroom (in): 38.0
Rear Headroom (mm): 964
Front Hip Room (in): 56.9
Front Hip Room (mm): 1446
Rear Hip Room (in): 56.1
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1425
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
Dusk Sensor: yes
Height Adjustment: Manual
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
High Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Complex Surface
LED Lights
Location: Brake Lights
Location: Day Time Running Lights
Location: Rear Lights
Paint
External Colour: Silver
Type: Gloss
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Black
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: Black
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
Privacy Glass
Location: Rear
Location: Rear Side
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1100
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 2425
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 580
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1279
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1690
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3726
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1190
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2622
Tare Weight (kg): 1152
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Colour Screen: yes
Digital Media Card: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 1
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Touch Screen: yes
Disc Player
Glove Box Capacity: 1
Location: Glove Box
Glove Box Media Type: CD
External Connections
iPod Connection (Front): yes
USB (Front): yes
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Brand: Beats
Number of Speakers: 7
Subwoofer: yes
Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
Type: Rigid
Bluetooth
Includes Music Streaming: yes
Includes Phone Connection: yes
Media Control
Touch Screen: yes
Mobile Integration
Android Auto: yes
Apple Carplay: yes
Mirrorlink: yes
Parking Assistance
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Full Auto Park & Exit
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Front Type: Sensor
Location: Rear
Rear Type: Camera
Location: Side
Side Type: Sensor
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Colour High Gloss
Doors: Colour High Gloss
Gear Selector: Leather
Handbrake Grip: Leather
Instrument Panel: Colour High Gloss
Airbags
Number of Airbags: 6
Crash Test Results
ANCAP Date Tested: 20170101
ANCAP Overall: 5.00
ANCAP Pedestrian: Good
ANCAP Rear Crash Protect Head Restraint Rating: Good
ANCAP Standard: Ancap
ANCAP Version Tested: Volkswagen Polo 70tsi Comfortline 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
Overtaking Sensor
Manufacturer Name: Blind Spot Monitor
Rear Cross Traffic Collision Avoidance
Manufacturer Name: Rear Traffic Alert
Rear Seat Belts
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Side Airbag
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: Sports
Passenger Front Seat Height Type: Manual
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Reach Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Reclining Type: Manual
Passenger Front Seat Type: Sports
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Main Seat Material: Upgraded Cloth/Velour
Seating
Capacity: 5
Configuration: 2+3
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Air Conditioning
Type: Manual
Ventilation System
Heater Type: Combustion
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Operation: Remote
Intermediate Service
Distance (km): 15000
Distance (miles): 9321
Period (Months): 12
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