1. Current status of Volkswagen Polo is?
The new version of Volkswagen Polo had been launched on 15thJuly 2014 and now VW has launched a refresh version of Polo with some new features which available in the market for sale. After months of testing and speculations the performance version of Polo aka Polo GTI has hit the Indian shores.
2. In which year, Volkswagen Polo was first launched in India?
Volkswagen Polo was launched in India in 2009 for the very first time.
3. How many color options Volkswagen Polo gets?
Volkswagen Polo is available in six vibrant colors i.e. Flash Red, Copper Orange, Carbon Steel, Candy White, Night Blue and Reflex Silver. The hot hatch Polo GTI is available in four color shades- black, flash red, pure white and reflex silver.
4. Volkswagen Polo is available in petrol or in diesel versions?
Volkswagen Polo is available in both petrol as well as diesel options.
5. What is the body type of Volkswagen Polo?
The body type of standard Volkswagen Polo is a 4-door Hatchback while GTI is a three door hatchback.
6. What are Volkswagen Polo’s engine details?
| Diesel trim | |
| Engine Type: | 1.5 ltr TDI Diesel engine |
| Engine Size: | 1498 cc |
| Max Power: | 89Bhp @ 3700rpm |
| Max Torque: | 230Nm @ 1500rpm |
| Transmission: | 5-speed Manual Transmission system. (MT) |
| Wheel Drive | Front wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Diesel trim (GT TDI) | |
| Engine Type: | 1.5 ltr TDI Diesel engine |
| Engine Size: | 1498 cc |
| Max Power: | 103.5Bhp @4400rpm |
| Max Torque: | 250Nm@1500-2500rpm |
| Transmission: | 5-speed Manual Transmission system. (MT) |
| Wheel Drive | Front wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Petrol trim | |
| Engine Type: | 1.2 ltr TSI Petrol Engine |
| Engine Size: | 1198 cc |
| Max Power: | 74Bhp @ 5400rpm |
| Max Torque: | 110Nm @ 3700rpm |
| Transmission: | 5-speed Manual Transmission system (MT) |
| Wheel-Drive | Front wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Petrol trim (GT TSI) | |
| Engine Type: | 1.2 ltr TSI Petrol Engine |
| Engine Size: | 1197 cc |
| Max Power: | 103.5Bhp@5000rpm |
| Max Torque: | 175Nm @1500-4100rpm |
| Transmission: | 7-speed automatic Transmission system (AT) |
| Wheel Drive | Front wheel Drive (FWD) |
| Volkswagen Polo (GTI) | |
| Engine Type: | 1.8 ltr 16V TSI Petrol Engine |
| Engine Size: | 1798 cc |
| Max Power: | 189.3Bhp@5400-6200rpm |
| Max Torque: | 250Nm @1250-5300rpm |
| Transmission: | 7-speed automatic Transmission system (AT) |
| Wheel Drive | Front wheel Drive (FWD) |
7. What about Volkswagen Polo’s transmission just gets a manual or an auto gearbox is available too?
Yes, Volkswagen Polo is offered with an AT system, the GT TSI and GTI petrol is available with a seven speed DSG automatic gearbox while rest are available with a 5-speed manual gearbox.
8. What price range does Volkswagen Polo carry?
| Volkswagen Polo Pricing (Ex-Showroom Delhi): | |
| Petrol Variants: | Price (INR) |
| Polo 1.2 MPI Trendline | Rs. 5,41,800 |
| Polo 1.2 MPI Comfortline | Rs. 6,10,700 |
| Polo 1.2 MPI Highline | Rs. 7,01,900 |
| Polo 1.2 MPI Highline Plus | Rs. 7,24,900 |
| Polo Allstar | Rs. 7,30,978 |
| Polo GT TSI | Rs. 9,19,600 |
| Volkswagen Polo Pricing (Ex-Showroom Delhi): | |
| Diesel Variants: | Price (INR) |
| Polo 1.5 TDI Trendline | Rs. 6,92,600 |
| Polo 1.5 TDI Comfortline | Rs. 7,83,900 |
| Polo 1.5 TDI Highline | Rs. 8,55,400 |
| Polo 1.5 TDI Highline Plus | Rs. 8,78,300 |
| Polo Allstar | Rs. 8,85,012 |
| Polo GT TDI | Rs. 9,33,700 |
9. Please inform about the On-Road price of Volkswagen Polo.
| Volkswagen Polo Pricing (On-Road New Delhi): | ||
| Petrol Variants: | Price (INR) | |
| Polo 1.2 MPI Trendline | Rs. 5,93,870 | |
| Polo 1.2 MPI Comfortline | Rs. 6,68,390 | |
| Polo 1.2 MPI Highline | Rs. 7,87,330 | |
| Polo 1.2 MPI Highline Plus | Rs. 8,08,640 | |
| Polo Allstar | Rs. 8,19,510 | |
| Polo GT TSI | Rs.10,28,280 | |
| Volkswagen Polo Pricing (On-Road New Delhi): | ||
| Diesel Variants: | Price (INR) | |
| Polo 1.5 TDI Trendline | Rs. 7,89,150 | |
| Polo 1.5 TDI Comfortline | Rs. 8,91,800 | |
| Polo 1.5 TDI Highline | Rs. 9,72,190 | |
| Polo 1.5 TDI Highline Plus | Rs. 9,92,010 | |
| Polo Allstar | Rs. 10,05,400 | |
| Polo GT TDI | Rs. 10,60,200 | |
10. What is the ground clearance of Volkswagen Polo?
Volkswagen Polo has 165 mm of ground clearance.
11. What is Volkswagen Polo’s tyres size?
| Trendline |
| Front – 175/70 R14 (Steel) |
| Rear- 175/70 R14 (Steel) |
| Comfortline |
| Front – 185/60 R15 (Steel) |
| Rear- 185/60 R15 (Steel) |
| Highline |
| Front – 185/60 R15 (Alloy) |
| Rear- 185/60 R15 (Alloy) |
| Polo GTI |
| Front – 215/45 R16 (Alloy) |
| Rear- 215/45 R16 (Alloy) |
12. Which suspension system Volkswagen Polo is coupled with?
Front: McPherson struts with Stabilizer bar Suspension System
Rear: Semi- independent Trailing Arm suspension system
13. Can I get a brief listing of common & unique interior features of the Volkswagen Polo?
Inside, Volkswagen Polo gets two-tone color theme, flat bottom multi-function steering wheel with silver accents, dynamic touchscreen infotainment system with mirror link, USB, Aux-in connectivity, cruise control, front seat height adjustability function, telescopic steering wheel, rain sensing wipers, MID with useful information display gauges are some of the elegant features on Polo hatchback.
14. Is Volkswagen Polo a four-seater or a five-seater?
The Polo is a comfortable five-seater hatchback.
15. What is the boot size of the Volkswagen Polo?
Volkswagen Polo has a decent 280 liters of boot space capacity.
16. Inform about the safety features available in Volkswagen Polo.
Volkswagen Polo comes equipped with certain safety instruments as standard such as dual front Airbags, EBD (electronic brake force distribution), Front disc brakes, engine immobilizer with floating code, impact beam, 3-point ELR seat belts and high mounted safety brake lights along with optional Pinch Guard for glasses, front-rear fog lamps and Anti-lock braking system (ABS). The Polo GTI gets six airbags, crash sensor, front and side impact beams and automatic headlamps.
17. What is the top speed and acceleration of Volkswagen Polo?
Volkswagen Polo 1.2l petrol mill accelerates from 0-100 in around 14 sec with a top speed of around 145-155 KPH while 1.5l TDI mill can achieve the same in 14 sec while offering the top speed of 160km/hr. The power house GTI can perform 100km/hr from a standstill in just 7.2 seconds while hitting the top speed of 233km/hr.
18. Cruise control is available or not?
Yes, Cruise control is available in the Polo hatchback.
19. Volkswagen Polo’s mileage figures on the grounds of ARAI- Claimed, Overall?
The mileage of Volkswagen Polo depends on multiple factors like road condition, driving style and the maintenance of the car.
| Engine type | ARAI/Highway km/l | City km/l (approx) |
| Volkswagen Polo Diesel | 20.14 | 15.9 |
| Volkswagen Polo Diesel GT TDI | 19.9 | 16.0 |
| Volkswagen Polo Petrol | 16.5 | 14.0 |
| Volkswagen Polo Petrol GT TSI | 17.2 | 14.8 |
| Volkswagen Polo Petrol GTI | 16.34 | 12.5 |
20. Which are the other alternatives of the Volkswagen Polo in car market?
Volkswagen Polo’s competitors in the Indian car market are Maruti Baleno, Hyundai Elite i20, and Ford Punto Evo While Polo GTI takes on Fiat Abarth Punto.
