Volkswagen Polo

Volkswagen Polo Description :

Volkswagen Polo is available with both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol variants of Volkswagen Polo are powered by the 1.2L, 1198cc, 3 Cylinder, petrol engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox. This engine can produce 75PS of maximum power at 5400rpm with 110Nm of maximum torque at 3750rpm. This engine delivers excellent engine power and performance so that the car can touch the 100kmph mark in just 14.2 seconds and never vibrates even after 100kmph speed. While the diesel variants of Volkswagen Polo are loaded 1.2L, 1199cc, 3-Cylinder diesel engine that produces 75PS of maximum power at 4200rpm with 180Nm of maximum torque at 2000rpm. The acceleration of these diesel variants are bit lower but its mileage is better than diesel variants.

Apart from these mid-segment petrol and diesel variants, the company has also introduced the sports model of the Volkswagen Polo which is powered by the high capacity 1.6L, 1598cc, 4-cylinder petrol engine with five speed manual transmission gearbox. This engine can produce maximum power of 105PS at 5250rpm with 153Nm of maximum torque at 3750rpm and delivers excellent engine performance. This high capacity engine offers good acceleration so that the Volkswagen Polo can cross the 100kmph mark in just 11.1 seconds and can touch the top speed mark of 182kmph.

Volkswagen Polo is a stylish car that features sleek exterior with body colored bumper, body colored door handles and dashing front grille. Its interior too looks appealing with its dual tone dashboard, fabric upholstery, leather covered steering wheel, leather covered gear knob, comfortable and sporty seats. Volkswagen Polo is loaded with advanced active safety features like Dual Front Airbags (for driver and Front Passenger), ABS (Antilock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution), ESP (Electronic Stabilization Program) with Hill Hold Control to enhance stability and offer more comfortable riding, Belt tensioners and belt force limiters, Seatbelt warning indicator, Head restraints that counteract the risk of whiplash injury the in front seat, 3 rear head restraints and ISOFIX child seat preparation. Volkswagen has recently launches its first manufacturing plant in Chakan near Pune in India. Volkswagen Polo price is set to compete with the other hatchback cars in its segment like Maruti Swift, Maruti Ritz, Fiat Punto, Hyundai i10, Hyundai i20, etc.

Volkswagen Polo Models

Compare Volkswagen Polo Models

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Volkswagen Polo will be available with both petrol and diesel engine option with two different engines in petrol as well as diesel. The petrol variants of this car will be available with two different engine options that are 1.2L petrol engine and 1.4L petrol engine. It’s 1.2L, 1172cc petrol engine with 5 speed manual transmission gearbox offers a mileage 13.2kmpl in city and 18.3kmpl on highway. The other petrol variants of Volkswagen Polo that will be powered by the 1.4L, 1399cc petrol engine offer a mileage 12.1kmpl in city and 17.2kmpl on highway.

Also for the diesel trim, Volkswagen Polo will be available with two different engines that are 1.4L TDI and 1.4L, TDI DPF engine that delivers different level of power and mileage. The 1.4L, 1368cc TDI diesel engine offers mileage around 15.5kmpl in city while on highway it gives 22.6kmpl. On the other hand other variants of Volkswagen Polo which will be packed with 1.4L, TDI DPF diesel engine offers mileage 17.4kmpl mileage in city and 23.6kmpl on highway.

Power

As we already discussed that that Volkswagen Polo will be available with both petrol and diesel engine option with different capacities engine that produces different level of power. Its petrol engine will also be available with two different engines – first one is the 1.2L, 1172cc petrol engine with 5 speed manual transmission gearbox that produces maximum power of 70PS at 5400rpm with 112Nm of maximum torque at 3000rpm. While the second engine option for petrol variants of Volkswagen Polo is the 1.4L, 1399cc petrol engine that can produce maximum power of 80PS at 5000rpm with maximum torque of 132Nm at 3800rpm.

Also for the diesel variants, Volkswagen Polo will be available with two different capacity engines – first one is the 1.4L, 1368cc TDI diesel engine that can produce maximum power of 70PS at 4000rpm with the 155Nm of maximum torque at 1600rpm. While the second engine option will be a 1.4L, TDI DPF diesel engine that can produce maximum power of 80PS at 4000rpm with maximum torque of 195Nm at 1800rpm. This diesel engine delivers excellent engine performance that results great acceleration and fuel efficiency.

Colors

The exact information regarding the colors of Volkswagen Polo is not yet available but it is expected that it will be available with three metallic and three non metallic shades. The metallic colors that will be available with this car are Ice Silver, Reflex Silver and Shadow Blue while the non metallic colors will be Flash Red, Candy White and Summer Blue.

Acceleration and Pick Up

As said earlier Volkswagen Polo will be launched with both petrol and diesel engine option with different capacities engine that delivers different level of power and acceleration. The petrol variants of this car will also be available with two different engines – first one will be 1.2L, 1172cc petrol engine with 5 speed manual transmission gearbox that produces 70PS of maximum power at 5400rpm with 112Nm of maximum torque at 3000rpm and delivers good acceleration so that car can cross 100kmph mark in 14.5 seconds and can touch the top speed mark of 167.1kmph. While another engine option for petrol variants of Volkswagen Polo will be 1.4L, 1399cc petrol engine that can produce 80PS of maximum power at 5000rpm with maximum torque of 132Nm at 3800rpm. This engine is more powerful and it offers better acceleration in comparison to previous one so that car can cross 100kmph mark in just 12.2 seconds and touch the top speed mark of 174.5kmph

On the other hand the diesel variants of Volkswagen Polo that will also be available with two different capacity engines as well – first one is the 1.4L, 1368cc TDI diesel engine produces 70PS power at 4000rpm with maximum power of 155Nm at 1600rpm and delivers great acceleration so that the car can cross 100kmph mark in just 14.6 seconds and it can touch the top speed mark of 163.2kmph. While another engine option for diesel variants of Volkswagen Polo will be the 1.4L, TDI DPF diesel engine that produces 80PS of maximum power at 4000rpm with maximum torque of 195Nm at 1800rpm. This diesel engine delivers excellent engine performance that results better acceleration and with increased fuel efficiency so that the car can break the barrier of 100kmph in just 12.8 seconds and can achieve the top speed mark of 174.4kmph.

Volkswagen Polo Exteriors

Exterior Appearance

Volkswagen Polo is a stylish small hatchback car that features lots of stylish features at its exteriors that makes its overall exterior appearance much aggressive and stylish. Its aggressive front grille with stylish headlamps and body colored bumpers makes the front appearance of Volkswagen Polo very styling and aggressive. It is a five door small hatchback car that comes with body colored door handles, body colored Rear View Mirrors makes also the side of this car much stylish. Some other stylish exterior features of Volkswagen Polo are Body Colored Bumpers, Body Colored Bumpers Strips, Roof rails, silver colored, Black Side bump strips, Chrome-plated internal door handles, Body Colored Door mirrors, Electrically heated door mirrors, Chrome front radiator grille, Full size wheel trims, 14" alloy wheels, etc.

Exterior Measurements

Volkswagen Polo is a five seater stylish small hatchback model with spacious passenger room. The exterior dimensions of Volkswagen Polo are – its length is 3,916mm, width is 1,650mm, height is 1,467mm, wheelbase is 2,466mm.

Volkswagen Polo Interiors

Interior Appearance

Volkswagen Polo is packed with many interesting features that make its interior very impressive. The dual tone interior with its dual tone dashboard packed with advanced instrument cluster adds to the style of the car. Some other features that other features that add to the appeal of the interiors of Volkswagen Polo are Ergonomically designed Instrument Panel, Front sports seats, Floor mats, Aluminium-look pedals, Blue instrument lighting, Chrome-plated instrument surrounds, Anthracite Fabric upholstery, Stylish Gear-Knob, Dual Tone Elegant Interior, Front Map Lamp, Glove Box, etc.Interior Comfort

Volkswagen Polo is a mid segment small hatchback car that features lots of advanced features that offers higher level of comfort and convenience during drive. Some of exciting interior features that make Volkswagen Polo much comfortable car are Climate Control Air Conditioner with Heating and Ventilation, Adjustable and Tiltable Steering Column, Power Steering, Audio Controls at Steering Wheel, Power Windows, Power Door Lock, Advanced Audio System with Integrated Speakers, Sunblind with Vanity Mirrors, Front Armrest, Remote Central Locking, Smoker’s Package, Storage Space behind Front Seat, Grab Handles, Luggage compartment light, Drawer under driver's seat, Front door side pockets, Glove box, Storage area with lid and dash centre, Storage tray on dashboard, Front Cup holder, Interior lighting with delay, Rain sensor and automatic dimming interior rear view mirror, Driver's and front passenger's sun visors with vanity mirrors, Tinted glass, Illuminated vanity mirrors, Front wash/wipe with interval delay, Rear wash/wipe with interval delay, Rear Defogger, Front comfort seats, Easy entry sliding seats, Seat height adjustment - driver's and front passenger's, Split folding rear seat, Split folding rear seat with centre armrest, Dust and pollen filter, etc.

Interior Measurements

Volkswagen Polo is a five door hatchback model with the ultra spacious passenger cabin which has the seating capacity of five passengers.

Engine Capacity and Performance

As we already discussed that Volkswagen Polo will be launched with both petrol and diesel engine variants which will be packed with different capacity engine that delivers different level of engine performance and acceleration. The petrol variants of this car will be available with two different capacity engines – first one will be the 1.2L, 1172cc petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) fuel injection system with 5 speed manual transmission gearbox that can produce maximum power of 70PS at 5400rpm and 112Nm of maximum torque at 3000rpm. While another engine option for petrol variants of Volkswagen Polo will be 1.4L, 1399cc petrol engine with MPFI (Multi Point Fuel Injection) fuel injection system that produces 80PS of maximum power at 5000rpm with maximum torque of 132Nm at 3800rpm. This engine is more powerful and it delivers better engine performance in comparison to previous one.

The diesel variants of Volkswagen Polo will also be available with two different capacity engines – first one is the 1.4L, 1368cc TDI turbo charged diesel engine that produces 70PS of maximum power at 4000rpm and maximum torque of 155Nm at 1600rpm. While another engine option for diesel variants of Volkswagen Polo will be the 1.4L, TDI DPF diesel engine that produces 80PS of maximum power at 4000rpm with maximum torque of 195Nm at 1800rpm. This diesel engine delivers more power with excellent engine performance that results better acceleration.

Wheels

Volkswagen Polo will be available with both steel wheels and light weight alloy wheels. The size of both steel and alloy wheels will be 14”. All four wheels of this car will be packed with tubeless radial tyre.

Braking and Handling

The front wheels of Volkswagen Polo will be packed with the large ventilated disc brakes while its rear brakes will be packed with drum brakes. Some additional features like ABS (Antilock Brake System) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution) enhances the handling of this car and ensures that car will never skid out of control in case of hard braking and enhances safety.

Handling and Safety

Volkswagen Polo is packed with lots of advanced safety features that ensure that driver and other passenger are safe in it. The advanced active and passive safety features that are available with Volkswagen Polo are Dual Front Airbags for Driver and Front Passenger, Side Curtain Airbags (Optional), Ventilated Front Disc Brakes, Central Locking, Child Seat ISOFIX, Dynamic Brake Lights, Seat Belts, Seat Belt Reminder and Alarm, Integrated Side Impact Protection, Rigid safety cell with front and rear crumple zones, Height Adjustable Front head restraints, Electronic engine Immobiliser, Lockable fuel filler flap, Galvanized body, Load lip protective shield, Parking sensor - rear, etc.

Stereo and Accessories

Volkswagen Polo will be packed with the advanced integrated music system with Aux in support, FM, and with four integrated speakers that offers best in class entertainment during journey.

Volkswagen Polo will be packed with powerful climate control dual air conditioning system with HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and AC) that offers the convenient temperature that driver and passenger required during drive.

Volkswagen Polo Pros :

Spacious, Value for Money

High engine performance with excellent acceletration.

Volkswagen Polo Cons :

High Maintenance