2020 Volkswagen Polo

The 2020 Volkswagen Polo is a light Luxury. When it was new, prices in Australia typically ranged from $22,019 for the Trendline variant and topping out at $36,536 for the GTI variant.

There are 4 variants of the Polo available in Australia and this generation went on sale in early-2018.

The 2020 Polo was offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

Engine options for the Volkswagen Polo include 1.0L in-line 3-cylinder turbo (70kW/175Nm), 1.0L in-line 3-cylinder turbo (85kW/200Nm) and 2.0L in-line 4-cylinder turbo (147kW/320Nm). Available with 5-speed manual manual, 6-speed manual manual, 7-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct), 7-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct), 6-speed manual dual clutch sequential trans (dct) or 6-speed automatic dual clutch sequential trans (dct) transmissions. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

Driveaway: $22,019 - $36,536^†

Transmission: 5 or 6-speed manual or 6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)

Driven Wheels: Front

Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

Body Types: Hatchback

Powertrain Type: Combustion

Driveaway: $22,019 - $36,536^†

Transmission: 5 or 6-speed manual or 6 or 7-speed Auto (DCT)

Driven Wheels: Front

Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

Body Types: Hatchback

Powertrain Type: Combustion

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Features & Specs

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2020 Volkswagen Polo

Available Variants

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

Trendline

Price from $22,019^†

Comfortline

Price from $23,564^†

Style

Price from $28,405^†

GTI

Price from $35,670^†

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Power to Weight

59.07 - 111.11 kW/t

57.8 kW/t

179.28 kW/t

Boot Space

305 - 351 litres

211 litres

505 litres

Fuel Efficiency

4.8 - 6.1 L/100km

4.5 L/100km

7.7 L/100km

Vehicle Range

656 - 833 km

623 km

1,000 km

Price

$22,019 - $36,536

$20,927.7

$70,990

Warranty (Years)

5 years

3 years

5 years

Warranty (Distance)

Unlimited

Years on Sale

1 - 8 years

1 year

8 years

Service Interval

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

124 mm

148 mm

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Life

2027

$34,741

Life

2026

$34,741

Citylife

2026

$36,595

Style

2027

$38,861

Style

2026

$38,861

GTI

2026

$46,071

Year

2027

2026

Engine Type

1.0L Combustion

2.0L Combustion

Fuel

Premium Unleaded

Transmission

Automatic

Body Type

Hatchback

Number of Doors

5 Doors

Drivetrain

Front

Maximum Power

85 kW

147 kW

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Dimensions

4,053 mm

1,751 mm

1,446 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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	491 mm

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Sales Data

20242,154Total Sales

2025934Total Sales

2026468YTD Sales

Volkswagen Polo Sales rolling 12-months^#

*Based on VFACTS and EVC data

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest Volkswagen Polo?

The cheapest Volkswagen Polo is the Trendline variant that starts from $22,019.

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What is the most expensive Volkswagen Polo?

The most expensive Volkswagen Polo is the GTI variant that starts from $36,536.

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What is the best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo?

The best towing capacity of a Volkswagen Polo is offered by the GTI variant which can tow 1200 kg.

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What is the largest Volkswagen Polo sold in Australia?

The largest Volkswagen Polo is the Trendline variant which measures 1751mm wide, 4053mm in length and sits 1446mm tall.

What is the most powerful Volkswagen Polo sold in Australia?

The most powerful Volkswagen Polo is the GTI variant which has 147kW of power and 320nm of torque.

Where is the Volkswagen Polo built?

The Volkswagen Polo is built in South Africa and shipped to Australia.

What is the heaviest Volkswagen Polo sold in Australia?

The heaviest Volkswagen Polo is the GTI variant which has a gross vehicle weight of 1780 kg.

What sort of fuel does the Volkswagen Polo use?

The Volkswagen Polo uses Premium Unleaded Petrol.

# Based on VFACTS and EVC data

† Displayed prices are based on the drive-away price of the vehicle, which includes delivery charges, registration fees, number plates, and applicable road taxes, based on a Sydney location. However, prices may vary between states and territories, and additional costs such as compulsory third party (CTP) insurance, dealer delivery fees, and optional extras are not included. These prices are subject to change without notice and may not reflect current market pricing or dealer offers.

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