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    2016 Volkswagen Polo

    The 2016 Volkswagen Polo is a light Luxury. When it was new, prices in New Zealand typically ranged from $23,490 for the Comfortline variant and topping out at $36,490 for the GTI variant.

    There are 4 variants of the Polo available in New Zealand and this generation went on sale in late-2015.

    The 2016 Polo was offered with a 3 year, unlimited km warranty.

    Engine options for the Volkswagen Polo include 1.2L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (66kW/160Nm), 1.2L in-line 4-cylinder (63kW/132Nm) and 1.8L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (141kW/250Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual or 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    Retail Price
    $23,490 - $36,490
    Transmission
    5-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion
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    Retail Price
    $23,490 - $36,490
    Transmission
    5-speed manual or 7-speed Auto (DCT)
    Driven Wheels
    Front
    Fuel Type
    Premium Unleaded
    Body Types
    Hatchback
    Powertrain Type
    Combustion

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    2016 Volkswagen Polo

    Available Variants

    The Volkswagen Polo comes in a variety of variants with the cheapest being Comfortline and the most expensive being GTI.

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    Power to Weight
    55.8 - 110.16 kW/t
    46.32 kW/t
    132.81 kW/t
    Boot Space
    204 - 280 litres
    204 litres
    510 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    4.7 - 5.8 L/100km
    4.5 L/100km
    7.1 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    776 - 957 km
    634 km
    1,111 km
    Warranty (Years)
    3 years
    3 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,580 kg
    1,564 kg
    1,943 kg
    Braked Towing Capacity
    1,000 kg
    750 kg
    1,200 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    143 mm
    120 mm
    143 mm
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    2016 Volkswagen Polo

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    2016 Volkswagen Polo

    Dimensions

    3,972 mm
    1,682 mm
    1,453 mm
    The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length3,972 mm
    Overall Width1,682 mm
    Overall Height1,453 mm
    Wheelbase2,470 mm

    Dimensions in this table show the minimum and maximum values of all variants for this vehicle.

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    2016 Volkswagen Polo

    Frequently Asked Questions

    The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the Comfortline variant that starts from $23,490.

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    The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTI variant that starts from $36,490.

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    The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is 1000 kg offered by the following variants: Comfortline, R-Line and Highline.

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    The largest Volkswagen Polo is the R-Line variant which measures 1682mm wide, 3970mm in length and sits 1462mm tall.

    The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTI variant which has 141kW of power and 250nm of torque.

    The Volkswagen Polo is built in Spain and shipped to New Zealand.

    The Volkswagen Polo uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

    † Displayed prices exclude on-road costs such as delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, insurance and applicable road taxes. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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