Volkswagen Polo Specs & Dimensions

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Technical data

External dimensions

Volkswagen Polo dimensions diagram 4,074 mm 1,751 mm 1,461 mm
Values shown are maximum dimensions
Number of doors
5
Turning circle
10.6 - 10.7 m
Wheelbase
2.55 m

The Volkswagen Polo has dimensions of approximately 4,074 mm in length, 1,751 mm in width, and 1,461 mm in height.

Internal dimensions

Number of seats
5
Boot (seats up)
333 - 351 L
Boot (seats down)
1,125 - 1,380 L

The Volkswagen Polo offers a boot space of approximately 333-352 litres with the seats up, which expands to about 1,125 to 1,380 litres with the seats down.

Transmission and fuel

Transmission
Automatic/Manual
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Trims and engines

Polo

Photo is for illustrative purposes

Polo Life

RRP £21,210

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£19,304

Entry-level Life versions of the VW Polo get 15-inch alloy wheels, electric front and rear windows, LED headlights, air-con and an eight-inch infotainment screen. On the safety feature front, there are standard-fit lane keep and hill start assists, a driver drowsiness monitor and autonomous emergency braking.

Life standard equipment

  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Front disc brakes
  • Rear drum brakes
  • 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Hill hold control
  • Single tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
  • Front assist with autonomous emergency braking (for Adaptive Cruise Control ACC up to 130 mph)
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
  • Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
  • Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • Electric front windows
  • Engine badge deletion
  • Rain sensor
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Body colour door handles
  • Third brake light
  • Rear electric windows
  • Body colour bumpers with chrome inserts
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • LED Headlights
  • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
  • LED rear combination lamps
  • Rear fog light
  • Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
  • Headlight range adjustment
  • Automatic headlight control with LED separate daytime running lights with coming/leaving home function
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Heat insulating and laminated safety glass windshield
  • Front centre armrest
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Luggage compartment cover
  • Removable luggage compartment floor
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
  • Front seat backrest storage pockets
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
  • Front standard seats
  • Door and side trim panel
  • 2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the center console in the rear
  • Hartley/Thomas cloth upholstery
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat and rear seat bench not split
  • Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
  • Leather trimmed gear knob
  • Handbrake lever handle in leather
  • Ceramique roof lining
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Headliner in recycled material
  • Standard climatic zones
  • Three spoke leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel
  • 2 front and 2 rear reading lights with switch off delay and dimmer
  • Trip computer
  • Cruise control + speed limiter
  • Power assisted speed sensitive steering
  • Washer fluid level indicator
  • Wireless app connect
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Multifunction camera
  • Emergency call service
  • Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and exterior temperature gauge
  • Lane keeping system Lane Assist
  • Bluetooth mobile phone interface
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • Standard rear axle
  • Mobile phone preparation with inductive charging function
  • Preparation for navigation system with media and internet package
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front and rear 6 speakers
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Low rolling resistance tyres
  • Front wheel drive
  • Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
  • Rear shock absorpion
  • Lava stone black gloss/matt decorative inserts in dash and front door panels
  • Light and vision pack - Polo

3 engines available with the Life trim

Polo

Photo is for illustrative purposes

Polo Match

RRP £22,840

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£20,804

Match spec bundles together useful features including a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto compatibility and online services, aircon, Bluetooth, DAB radio, front and rear parking sensors, front and rear electric windows and 15-inch alloy wheels.

Match standard equipment

  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Front disc brakes
  • Rear drum brakes
  • 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • Hill hold control
  • Single tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
  • Front assist with autonomous emergency braking (for Adaptive Cruise Control ACC up to 130 mph)
  • 3 point seat belt for centre rear seat
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
  • Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
  • Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • 3 point seatbelts, outer rear with ECE lable
  • Electric front windows
  • Engine badge deletion
  • Rain sensor
  • Body colour door mirrors
  • Body colour door handles
  • Third brake light
  • Rear electric windows
  • Body colour bumpers with chrome inserts
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • LED Headlights
  • Rear tinted glass from B-pillar backwards approx 65% tinted
  • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
  • LED rear combination lamps
  • Rear fog light
  • Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
  • Headlight range adjustment
  • Automatic headlight control with LED separate daytime running lights with coming/leaving home function
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Heat insulating and laminated safety glass windshield
  • Front centre armrest
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Luggage compartment cover
  • Removable luggage compartment floor
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
  • Front seat backrest storage pockets
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
  • Front standard seats
  • Door and side trim panel
  • 2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the center console in the rear
  • Hartley/Thomas cloth upholstery
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat and rear seat bench not split
  • Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
  • Leather trimmed gear knob
  • Handbrake lever handle in leather
  • Ceramique roof lining
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Headliner in recycled material
  • Standard climatic zones
  • Three spoke leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel
  • 2 front and 2 rear reading lights with switch off delay and dimmer
  • Park distance control
  • Trip computer
  • Rear view camera
  • Power assisted speed sensitive steering
  • Washer fluid level indicator
  • Wireless app connect
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Emergency call service
  • Travel assist including emergency assist
  • Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and exterior temperature gauge
  • Bluetooth mobile phone interface
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Adaptive cruise control without follow-to-stop and speed limiter
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • Standard rear axle
  • Travel Assist - Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
  • Mobile phone preparation with inductive charging function
  • Preparation for navigation system with media and internet package
  • Multifunction front facing camera for distance control
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front and rear 6 speakers
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Low rolling resistance tyres
  • 16" Torsby alloy wheels
  • Front wheel drive
  • Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
  • Rear shock absorpion
  • Lava stone black gloss/matt decorative inserts in dash and front door panels
  • Light and vision pack - Polo

2 engines available with the Match trim

Polo

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Polo Style

RRP £24,550

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£22,377

The mid-range Style trim adds a few swish design elements to the VW Polo, such as 16-inch alloys, ambient interior lighting and sharp-looking Matrix LED headlights. It also brings to the table climate control, front seat lumbar support, adaptive cruise control and front and rear parking sensors.

Style standard equipment

  • Anti-lock brake system
  • Front disc brakes
  • Rear drum brakes
  • 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Hill hold control
  • Single tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
  • Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
  • Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • Electric front windows
  • Rain sensor
  • Body colour door handles
  • Automatic headlights
  • Third brake light
  • Rear electric windows
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Rear fog light
  • Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
  • Body coloured bumpers and radiator grille with chrome trims
  • LED separate daytime running lights with coming/leaving home function
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Front centre armrest
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Front footwell illumination
  • Lumbar adjustment for front seats
  • Luggage compartment cover
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • Ambient lighting
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
  • Luggage compartment floor
  • Front seat backrest storage pockets
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
  • Front sports comfort seats
  • Door and side trim panel
  • 2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the center console in the rear
  • Air care climatronic air conditoning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat and rear seat bench not split
  • Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
  • LED interior light with switch off delay and dimmer, 2 reading lights front and rear
  • Leather trimmed gear knob
  • Handbrake lever handle in leather
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Headliner in recycled material
  • Carpet mats, front and rear
  • Trip computer
  • Power assisted speed sensitive steering
  • Washer fluid level indicator
  • Wireless app connect
  • Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and fuel gauge
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Multifunction camera
  • Emergency call service
  • Travel assist including emergency assist
  • Bluetooth mobile phone interface
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Digital Cockpit Pro with 10.25" Display
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • Standard rear axle
  • Travel Assist - Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
  • Mobile phone preparation with inductive charging function
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Predictive adaptive cruise control without follow-to-stop and speed limiter
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front and rear 6 speakers
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Low rolling resistance tyres
  • Front wheel drive
  • Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
  • Rear shock absorpion
  • Chrome applications on rotary light, mirror adjustment, window regulator switches, outlet with frame in black
  • Light and vision pack - Polo
  • IQ LED matrix headlights pack - Polo

One engine available with the Style trim

Polo

Photo is for illustrative purposes

Polo R Line

RRP £24,550

Carwow price from

£22,377

The Polo R-line gets pretty close to the looks of the sporty GTI model. It comes with 16-inch alloys, styled front and rear bumpers, a black roof spoiler, tinted rear windows and rear LED lights. Inside, there’s also an eight-inch touchscreen infotainment system, air conditioning, front and rear parking sensors, auto LED headlights and rain-sensing wipers.

R Line standard equipment

  • Anti-lock brake system
  • 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Hill hold control
  • Single tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
  • Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
  • Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • Electric front windows
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Third brake light
  • Rear electric windows
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Rear fog light
  • Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
  • Front scuff plates with R-Line logo
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Front centre armrest
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Front footwell illumination
  • Lumbar adjustment for front seats
  • Luggage compartment cover
  • Stainless steel pedals
  • Black roof lining
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • Multifunction steering wheel
  • Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
  • Luggage compartment floor
  • Front seat backrest storage pockets
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
  • Front sports comfort seats
  • Door and side trim panel
  • 2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the center console in the rear
  • Air care climatronic air conditoning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
  • Karoso artvelours cloth upholstery
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat and rear seat bench not split
  • Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
  • LED interior light with switch off delay and dimmer, 2 reading lights front and rear
  • Leather trimmed gear knob
  • Handbrake lever handle in leather
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Headliner in recycled material
  • Carpet mats, front and rear
  • Trip computer
  • Power assisted speed sensitive steering
  • Washer fluid level indicator
  • Wireless app connect
  • Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and fuel gauge
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Multifunction camera
  • Emergency call service
  • Travel assist including emergency assist
  • Bluetooth mobile phone interface
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Digital Cockpit Pro with 10.25" Display
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • Standard rear axle
  • Travel Assist - Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
  • Mobile phone preparation with inductive charging function
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Predictive adaptive cruise control without follow-to-stop and speed limiter
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front and rear 6 speakers
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Low rolling resistance tyres
  • 16" Coventry alloy wheels
  • Front wheel drive
  • Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
  • Rear shock absorpion
  • Chrome applications on rotary light, mirror adjustment, window regulator switches, outlet with frame in black
  • Dark grey anodised matt decorative inserts in dash and front door panels
  • Light and sight pack - Polo R-Line/Black Edition

3 engines available with the R Line trim

Polo

Photo is for illustrative purposes

Polo Black Edition

RRP £27,710

Carwow price from

£25,284

The Polo Black Edition features the sporty-looking bodykit of the R-Line but adds a few extras - black alloy wheels, an illuminated grille, LED taillights and Matrix LED headlights plus heated front seats. Contrary to the name, you can have the Black Edition in colours other than black.

Black Edition standard equipment

  • Anti-lock brake system
  • 3 point height adj front seatbelts + pretensioners
  • Front/rear disc brakes
  • 3x3 point rear seatbelts
  • Hill hold control
  • Single tone horn
  • Tyre pressure loss indicator
  • Driver and front passenger airbag with front passenger airbag deactivation
  • Drivers and front passengers safety optimised head restraints
  • ESC (Electronic stability control) + EDL (Electronic Differntial lock) and ASR (Traction control)
  • Extended and predictive pedestrian/ cyclist protection
  • Front curtain and side airbags with center airbag
  • Manual child lock in rear doors
  • Electric front windows
  • Body colour door handles
  • Body colour bumpers
  • Third brake light
  • Rear electric windows
  • Rear windscreen washer and wiper with interval delay
  • Heat insulating glass windscreen
  • Rear fog light
  • Power folding adjustable/heated exterior mirrors and front passenger exterior mirror lowering function
  • Rear side wing doors
  • Front scuff plates with Black edition logo
  • Front centre armrest
  • Heated front seats
  • Luggage compartment lighting
  • Front footwell illumination
  • Lumbar adjustment for front seats
  • Luggage compartment cover
  • Stainless steel pedals
  • Black roof lining
  • Driver/passenger sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
  • 12V power socket in centre console
  • 3 rear head restraints
  • Driver and front passenger seat height adjustment
  • Luggage compartment floor
  • Front seat backrest storage pockets
  • Standard pedal cluster
  • Chrome plated radiator grille inserts, air vent surrounds and light switch surrounds
  • Front sports comfort seats
  • Door and side trim panel
  • 2 USB-C ports in the front, 2 USB-C charging sockets on the center console in the rear
  • Air care climatronic air conditoning system with active combination filter and 2-zone temperature control
  • Karoso artvelours cloth upholstery
  • Three spoke leather wrapped multifunction steering wheel with shifting paddles
  • 60/40 split folding rear seat and rear seat bench not split
  • Isofix child seat preparation easy-fit (for two outer rear seats, and front passenger seat) compatible with I-size
  • LED interior light with switch off delay and dimmer, 2 reading lights front and rear
  • Leather trimmed gear knob
  • Handbrake lever handle in leather
  • Single front passenger seat
  • Headliner in recycled material
  • Carpet mats, front and rear
  • Trip computer
  • Power assisted speed sensitive steering
  • Washer fluid level indicator
  • Wireless app connect
  • Speedo and rev counter, electronic odometer, trip, service interval display and fuel gauge
  • Dynamic road sign display
  • Multifunction camera
  • Emergency call service
  • Travel assist including emergency assist
  • Bluetooth mobile phone interface
  • Preparation for We connect and We connect plus
  • Adaptive cruise control with follow-to-stop and speed limiter
  • Digital Cockpit Pro with 10.25" Display
  • Warning signal and warning light for front and rear seatbelts not fastened
  • Standard rear axle
  • Travel Assist - Lane keeping system and traffic jam assist
  • Mobile phone preparation with inductive charging function
  • Advanced driver attention and drowsiness monitor
  • Electronic engine immobiliser
  • Anti-theft wheel bolts
  • Alarm with interior protection
  • Anti-theft alarm system with interior monitoring, backup horn, and towing protection
  • DAB Digital radio
  • Front and rear 6 speakers
  • Diversity antenna for FM reception
  • Low rolling resistance tyres
  • 17" York alloy wheels
  • Black roof pack - Polo
  • Light and sight pack - Polo R-Line/Black Edition
  • IQ LED matrix headlights pack - Polo
  • Black dashboard
  • Chrome applications on rotary light, mirror adjustment, window regulator switches, outlet with frame in black
  • Dark grey anodised matt decorative inserts in dash and front door panels
  • Front wheel drive
  • Start-stop system with battery regeneration (recuperation - energy recovery during braking)
  • Rear shock absorpion

One engine available with the Black Edition trim