Volkswagen Polo (2024) specs, price, ratings and reviews
Compact five-door on the MQB-A0 platform, still in production after the 2021 facelift.
from € 24,990
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Specifications
- Generation
- VI facelift (2024)
| Body style | Hatchback |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Power (hp) | 95 |
| 0–100 km/h (seconds) | 10.8 |
| Top speed (km/h) | 188 |
| Length (mm) | 4,074 |
| Width, excl. mirrors (mm) | 1,751 |
| Height (mm) | 1,451 |
| Kerb weight (kg) | 1,173 |
| Towing — braked (with trailer brakes) (kg) | 1,000 |
| Boot (l) | 351 |
| Consumption (WLTP, l per 100 km) | 5.4 |
Price evolution
| reference date | starting price |
|---|---|
| 2024-01-01 | €23,490 |
| 2025-01-01 | €24,290 |
| 2026-05-18 | €24,990 |
Frequently asked
What does the Volkswagen Polo cost roughly?
Indicative starting price € 24,990 (reference date 2026-05-18). Not an offer.
What does the Volkswagen Polo consume?
5.4 l/100km WLTP (manufacturer figure). Real-world consumption differs; see the owner reviews below.
How much can the Volkswagen Polo tow?
1000 kg braked (with trailer brakes) — the figure that applies when your trailer (such as a caravan) has its own brakes. Manufacturer figure; the exact, binding limit for a specific car is on its registration document.
How much boot space does the Volkswagen Polo have?
351 litres (manufacturer figure). See the spec sheet for the full dimensions.
What the press has reported
What others wrote, condensed. Every claim stays attributed and links back to the original review, so you can read the full verdict where it was written.
What owners report online about the Polo
This is a **summary of public discussions**, not an owner review collected by us. Recurring points: praise for real-world fuel economy close to the WLTP figure (long-term reports around 5 to 5.5 l/100 km); a refined, quiet character for a three-cylinder that makes it feel like a bigger car; criticism of DSG hesitation when pulling away, for instance at roundabouts or on inclines; and complaints about the touch-sensitive steering-wheel controls and occasional touchscreen lag. See the sources for the original, complete posts.
sources: UK-POLOS.NET: VW Polo-forum · Fleet News: Polo 1.0 TSI duurtest
Owner experiences
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In depth
Entry engine is the 1.0 TSI with 95 hp; 351 litre boot, braked towing weight 1,000 kg. WLTP consumption 5.4 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Indicative starting price; consult the official configurator for a current figure.
About the Volkswagen Polo (2024)
Independent spec and rating reference. No offers, no sales.
The Polo VI has been in production since 2017 and received a facelift in 2021 with matrix-LED headlights and a revised dashboard. The entry engine is the 1.0 TSI three-cylinder with 95 hp. WLTP consumption is 5.4 l/100km (manufacturer figure, not measured by us). Braked towing weight 1,000 kg, limited but enough for a light trailer.
In practice
Boot 351 litres, ample for the class. The 95 hp version drives smoothly in city traffic and on the motorway; owners report real-world consumption that sits 0.5 to 1 l/100km above WLTP depending on driving style (public forums, not measured by us). The indicative list price rose from about 23,490 euro (reference date early 2024) to 24,990 euro now, a starting price, not an offer and not a forecast.
Points to note
The base engine lacks an automatic in the entry version; the DSG sits on the more expensive variants. The infotainment is operated via touch plus a few physical buttons, an improvement over the pre-facelift. Check the equipment per version during a test drive, because the difference between base and higher lines is large.
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No tax or financial advice. Every figure shows its source and reference date. Always compare with an independent adviser and the official source. Source: OEM datasheets + RDW + ADAC (see methodology); rating and price reference dates are listed per figure.