2023 Volkswagen Polo
| Fuel Efficiency | 5.4 - 6.5 / 100km |
|---|---|
| ANCAP Rating | Not tested |
| Warranty | 5 years |
| Fuel Efficiency | 5.4 - 6.5 / 100km |
|---|---|
| ANCAP Rating | Not tested |
| Warranty | 5 years |
About the Volkswagen Polo
The Volkswagen Polo is available in four variants, is classed as a LIGHT FROM 25K and is built in Germany. It uses Premium Unleaded Petrol fuel.
The Volkswagen Polo is sold with engines that range in size from 1.0L to 2.0L and from turbocharged four-cylinders to turbocharged three-cylinders.
The Polo range is offered with a 5 year, unlimited kilometre warranty.
Volkswagen Polo Price
- 2023 Volkswagen Polo Life manual: $25,750 (+$500)
- 2023 Volkswagen Polo Life: $28,750 (+$500)
- 2023 Volkswagen Polo Style: $31,200 (+$500)
- 2023 Volkswagen Polo GTI: $39,250 (+$500)
Current Deals
Pricing Level
Price Value
Details
RRP
$39,690
Manufacturer listed price
RETAIL DRIVEAWAY
$39,990
Advertised Driveaway Price
ON ROAD INCENTIVE
$900
On road costs
CASH INCENTIVE
$3,340
Cash bonus or discount
TOTAL DISCOUNTING
$4,240
Incentive total
Body Style
Hatchback
Fuel Type
Petrol
Number of Doors
5
Number of Seats
5
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
S6
Engine Size
2.0 L
Torque
320 Nm
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Volkswagen Polo Range Guide
Standard equipment on the Polo Life includes:
- 8.0-inch digital instrument binnacle
- 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, DAB+ digital radio
- Wireless phone charging
- Parking sensors, front and rear
- Reversing camera
- Cruise control (not adaptive)
- LED head- and tail lights
- 15-inch alloy wheels
- Leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Comfort cloth seat trim
- Automatic headlights and windscreen wipers
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Front centre armrest
The Vision & Tech Package ($1700 on Life DSG) adds:
- Satellite navigation
- Digital Cockpit Pro (10.25-inch driver display)
- Voice control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitor
- Rear cross-traffic alert
Moving to the Polo Style brings:
- Comfort sports front seats
- Digital Cockpit Pro
- Adaptive cruise control
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Automatic reverse parking assist
- Matrix LED headlights with adaptive high beam
- Premium LED tail lights with scrolling indicators
- Dual-zone climate control
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Front fog lights
- Interior ambient lighting
The Sound & Tech Package ($1900) adds:
- Satellite navigation
- Voice control
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Keyless entry and start
- Six-speaker Beats audio
A panoramic glass sunroof is $1500 on the Polo Style and the Polo GTI.
The range-topping Polo GTI features:
- GTI body trim and metallic paint
- Tartan interior trim
- Alarm system
- Keyless entry and start
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Adaptive suspension and drive mode selection
- Satellite navigation
- Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Voice control
- Sport seats
- Sport steering wheel and paddles
The Sound & Tech package ($1500) brings a 9.2-inch infotainment system with satellite navigation, and the same six-speaker Beats sound system as the Style.
Volkswagen Polo Variants
Cost of Ownership
The Volkswagen Polo is covered by a five-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Volkswagen offers three- and five-year servicing plans for its cars.
Pricing for the 2022 range hasn’t been confirmed, but the 2021 model can provide a guide.
The Life and Style equivalents in the pre-update range cost $1050 to service for three years and $1900 for five, while the Polo GTI cost $1200 and $2300 for three and five years respectively.
How it Drives
Power in the Polo comes from carryover engines in Australia.
The base Polo Life with a five-speed manual features a turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine with 70kW of power and 175Nm of torque.
Moving to the Polo Life or Polo Style with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission gets you a more powerful turbocharged 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine making 85kW and 200Nm.
The range-topping Polo GTI is powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with 147kW and 320Nm, mated with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission.
All models are front-wheel drive.
Volkswagen Polo Safety Rating
The Volkswagen Polo has a five-star rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2017.
It received an adult occupant protection score of 96 per cent, a child occupant protection score of 85 per cent, a pedestrian protection score of 76 per cent, and a safety assist score of 59 per cent.
A standard equipment boost means all 2022 Volkswagen Polo models come standard with the following safety features. New additions to the standard equipment list are in bold:
- Front, front-side, central, and curtain airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Lane-keep assist
- Reversing camera
- Driver fatigue detection
- Front and rear parking sensors
Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are part of an options package on the base Polo Life, and standard on the Style and GTI.
Volkswagen Polo Warranty
VOLKSWAGEN suggests that owners service their 2023 VOLKSWAGEN POLO every 12 months or 15,000km, whichever comes first.
The 2023 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.
Volkswagen Polo Fuel Economy
Both 70kW and 85kW models use a claimed 5.4 litres per 100km on the combined cycle, while the Polo GTI uses a claimed 6.5 litres per 100km.
All models drink 95 RON premium unleaded.
Depending on the variant, view the 2023 VOLKSWAGEN POLO fuel usage below.
All Highway, City, and Combined figures below are litres per 100km
| Variant | Series | Style | Fuel Type | Highway | City | Combined | E10? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE | AE MY23 UPDATE | 5D HATCHBACK | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 5.4 | - |
| LIFE | AE MY23 UPDATE | 5D HATCHBACK | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 5.4 | - |
| STYLE (RESTRICTED FEATURES) | AE MY23 UPDATE | 5D HATCHBACK | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 5.4 | - |
| GTi | AE MY23 UPDATE | 5D HATCHBACK | PREMIUM UNLEADED PETROL | - | - | 6.5 | - |
Volkswagen Polo Dimensions
The Volkswagen Polo measures 4074mm long, 1751mm wide and 1439mm tall, with a 2564mm wheelbase.
Boot space with the rear seats in place is 351 litres across the range, including the GTI.
Depending on the variant, the 2023 VOLKSWAGEN POLO measures as below.
| Variant | Series | Style | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Height (mm) | Wheelbase (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIFE | AE MY23 UPDATE | 5D HATCHBACK | 4080 | 1751 | 1450 | 2564 |
| LIFE | AE MY23 UPDATE | 5D HATCHBACK | 4080 | 1751 | 1450 | 2564 |
| STYLE (RESTRICTED FEATURES) | AE MY23 UPDATE | 5D HATCHBACK | 4080 | 1751 | 1450 | 2564 |
| GTi | AE MY23 UPDATE | 5D HATCHBACK | 4080 | 1751 | 1442 | 2560 |
The 2023 VOLKSWAGEN POLO has a braked towing capacity from 1000kg to 1200kg depending on the variant and an unbraked towing capacity from 600kg to 690kg depending on the variant.
Volkswagen Polo Market Fit
The Volkswagen Polo is categorised as a LIGHT FROM 25K and has a price range of $25,990 to $39,690. There are currently 8 other options in the LIGHT FROM 25K segment, those that fit within a similar price range include:
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