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    Volkswagen Polo

    Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of Volkswagen Polo

    Powertrain & Performance

    Engine specs, power, and efficiency

    Handling & Mechanics

    Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality

    Exterior & Dimensions

    Design, size, and presence on the road

    Interior

    Comfort, tech, and convenience inside

    Technology

    Infotainment, connectivity, and smart features

    Safety & Security

    Protection, prevention, and alerts

    Cost of Ownership

    Coverage, maintenance, and peace of mind

    Showing 2 Configurations

    Base

    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $25,990†
    Price & specs

    Base

    1.4L, 5-speed manual, 5-door Hatchback, Petrol, FWD

    $27,490†
    Price & specs
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Emission Control Level
    Standard Met: 96eec
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 76.5
    Engine (cc): 1390
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 75.6
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Engine
    Bore Engine: 76.5
    Engine (cc): 1390
    Compression Ratio: 10.2
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine (L): 1.4
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 4
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
    Engine Orientation: Transverse
    Stroke Engine: 75.6
    Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Additional Fuel Types
    Fuel Types: Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel
    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel System
    Ignition Type: Electronic
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Type: Main
    Fuel Tanks
    Main Capacity Gal: 11.9
    Main Capacity (L): 45
    Main Type: Main
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Oil Pressure
    Type: Warning Light
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Water Temperature
    Type: Gauge
    Clock
    Type: Digital
    Clock
    Type: Digital
    Instrument Cluster
    Type: Analog
    Instrument Cluster
    Type: Analog
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Odometer
    Number of Odometers: 1
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 6.5
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 36
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.1
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 46
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 8.9
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 26
    Fuel Consumption
    EU 96 Combined (L/100km): 6.5
    EU 96 Combined (mpg): 36
    EU 96 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.1
    EU 96 Country Highway (mpg): 46
    EU 96 Standard: Eu 96
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 8.9
    EU 96 Urban (mpg): 26
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 14.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
    Maximum Speed (mph): 99
    Performance
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 14.9
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 160
    Maximum Speed (mph): 99
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 60
    Maximum Power (kW): 44
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 86
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 116
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
    Power
    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 60
    Maximum Power (kW): 44
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 86
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 116
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 4700
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2800
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 6.5
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 5.1
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 8.9
    Fuel Economy
    EU 96 Std Combined (L/100km): 6.5
    EU 96 Std Country (L/100km): 5.1
    EU 96 Urban (L/100km): 8.9
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Drive
    Driven Wheels: Front
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Transmission
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Type: Manual
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Disc Brakes
    Number of Disc Brakes: 2
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic
    Steering Wheel
    Height Adjustment: yes
    Type: Plastic
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Strut
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Suspension
    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Type: Strut
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Tires
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 175
    Wheels
    Front Covers: Partial
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 13
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Partial
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 13
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Wheels
    Front Covers: Partial
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 13
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Steel
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Rear Covers: Partial
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 13
    Rear Rim Type: Steel
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 5.5
    Body Style
    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Body Style
    Body Type: Hatchback
    Local Body Type: Hatchback
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Bumpers
    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 34.4
    Rear Seat Down (L): 975
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 21.7
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 615
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 8.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 245
    Cargo Capacity
    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 34.4
    Rear Seat Down (L): 975
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 21.7
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 615
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 8.7
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 245
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9500
    Front Track (in): 53.2
    Front Track (mm): 1351
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 31.2
    Overall Height (in): 55.9
    Overall Height (mm): 1420
    Overall Length (in): 146.3
    Overall Length (mm): 3715
    Overall Width (in): 65.2
    Overall Width (mm): 1655
    Rear Track (in): 54.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1384
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 33.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10100
    Wheelbase (in): 94.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2400
    External Dimensions
    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 9500
    Front Track (in): 53.2
    Front Track (mm): 1351
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 31.2
    Overall Height (in): 55.9
    Overall Height (mm): 1420
    Overall Length (in): 146.3
    Overall Length (mm): 3715
    Overall Width (in): 65.2
    Overall Width (mm): 1655
    Rear Track (in): 54.5
    Rear Track (mm): 1384
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 33.1
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10100
    Wheelbase (in): 94.5
    Wheelbase (mm): 2400
    Internal Dimensions
    Front Headroom (in): 38.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 972
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.5
    Rear Headroom (mm): 952
    Front Hip Room (in): 54.8
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1392
    Rear Hip Room (in): 49.2
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1250
    Front Leg Room (in): 40.2
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1020
    Rear Leg Room (in): 33.1
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 842
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.4
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1332
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 45.5
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1156
    Internal Dimensions
    Front Headroom (in): 38.3
    Front Headroom (mm): 972
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.5
    Rear Headroom (mm): 952
    Front Hip Room (in): 54.8
    Front Hip Room (mm): 1392
    Rear Hip Room (in): 49.2
    Rear Hip Room (mm): 1250
    Front Leg Room (in): 40.2
    Front Leg Room (mm): 1020
    Rear Leg Room (in): 33.1
    Rear Leg Room (mm): 842
    Front Shoulder Room (in): 52.4
    Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1332
    Rear Shoulder Room (in): 45.5
    Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1156
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Black
    Exterior Door Handles
    Color: Black
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Headlights
    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Single
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Headlight Control
    Internal Height Adjustment: yes
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Paint
    Type: Gloss
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Material: Cloth/Felt
    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
    Material: Cloth/Felt
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Door Mirrors/Cameras
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Power Windows
    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Windshield Wipers
    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Sun Visors
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1764
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 992
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1400
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3086
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 985
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2172
    Weights
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 800
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 1764
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 450
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 992
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1400
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3086
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 985
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 2172
    Antenna
    Type: Roof
    Antenna
    Type: Roof
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Audio System
    Cassette Player: yes
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    System Type: Stereo
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 4
    Speakers
    Number of Speakers: 4
    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
    Type: Rigid
    Cargo Area Cover Rear Parcel Shelf
    Type: Rigid
    Ashtray
    Location: Front
    Ashtray
    Location: Front
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Vanity Mirror
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Partial Cloth
    Door Panel Trim
    Material: Partial Cloth
    Floor Covering
    Load Area: Carpet
    Floor Covering
    Load Area: Carpet
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Airbag
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat Belts
    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Head Restraints
    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Rear Seat Belts
    Center Operation: Static
    Center Seat Position: Center
    Center Type: lap
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Front Seat
    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Seat Upholstery
    Additional Seat Material: Cloth
    Main Seat Material: Cloth
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Seating
    Capacity: 5
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Open
    Floor Type: Full
    Console
    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Open
    Floor Type: Full
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Door Pockets Bins
    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger
    Glove Compartment
    Lockable: yes
    Glove Compartment
    Lockable: yes
    Ventilation System
    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Ventilation System
    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Power Locks
    Operation: key
    Power Locks
    Operation: key

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