A small, comfortable, relatively affordable, if driving one or two persons. From front very similar to Golf.
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This generation of Volkswagen Polo has been produced from May, 2005 to January, 2009. We can provide information about 14 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.
This Volkswagen (VW) is available with eight petrol engines with displacement from 1.2 to 1.8 litres and power of from 55 to 150 horsepower un four diesel engines with displacement from 1.4 to 1.9 litres and power of from 70 to 130 horsepower.
The car is available with both manual (12 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.
Volkswagen Polo hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 5.8 to 7.8 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 4.4 to 5.2 litres per 100km. The most economical Volkswagen Polo petrol engine version is Volkswagen Polo 1.2, consuming 5.8 litres per 100km. While the most economical Volkswagen Polo diesel - Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI for 100 kilometers consumes 4.4 liters of diesel.
Volkswagen Polo hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 139 to 187 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 119 to 140 grams per kilometer. From Volkswagen Polo with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Volkswagen Polo 1.2 which produces an average of 139 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Volkswagen Polo diesels least CO2 distributes Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI - 119 grams per km.
The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 8.2 seconds has Volkswagen Polo 1.8 Turbo GTI version, conversely the tardiest one is Volkswagen Polo 1.2 reaching this speed only in 17.5 seconds.
Lenght of Volkswagen Polo is 392 cm, it is small car. Volkswagen Polo gross weight is from 700 to 1200 kg (depending on modification), which is about 30 percent lighter than the average for this age and class.
This Volkswagen (VW) is in average price group - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 2600 $. According to user reviews, average Volkswagen Polo repair costs are 100 $ per year. Users calculated Volkswagen Polo cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1900 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 54%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 28% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Volkswagen Polo for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Volkswagen Polo prices and costs.
In user reviews Volkswagen Polo received average grade 8.3 (from 10) it corresponds to average rate for cars of this age. Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 75% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.
Volkswagen Polo modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Fuel cons. | Gearbox |
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Volkswagen Polo 1.2 Mai 2005 — Jan 2009 | 1.2 Petrol | 55 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 12V Mai 2005 — Jan 2009 | 1.2 Petrol | 65 HP | 5.9 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V Mai 2005 — Jun 2006 | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V Mai 2005 — Jun 2006 | 1.4 Petrol | 100 HP | 6.6 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V Mai 2005 — Jan 2009 | 1.4 Petrol | 75 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Automatic (4 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V FSI Mai 2005 — Jun 2006 | 1.4 Petrol | 85 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16V Jun 2006 — Jan 2009 | 1.4 Petrol | 80 HP | 6.4 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI Mai 2005 — Jan 2009 | 1.4 Diesel | 70 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 TDI Mai 2005 — Jan 2009 | 1.4 Diesel | 80 HP | 4.4 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.6 16V Jun 2006 — Jan 2009 | 1.6 Petrol | 105 HP | 6.9 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.6 16V Jul 2006 — Jan 2009 | 1.6 Petrol | 105 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Automatic (6 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.8 Turbo GTI Mar 2006 — Jan 2009 | 1.8 Petrol | 150 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI Mai 2005 — Jan 2009 | 1.9 Diesel | 100 HP | 4.9 l/100km | Manual (5 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo 1.9 TDI Mai 2005 — Jan 2009 | 1.9 Diesel | 130 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Manual (6 gears) |
Volkswagen Polo prices
Volkswagen Polo 2005 - 2009 hatchback price in Latvia is from 1400 $ to 3900 $.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Volkswagen Polo price is above average - Volkswagen Polo is approximately for 17 percents more expensive then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2005 - 2009 prices). Despite of price above average Volkswagen Polo quality is not so good (see below), so this Volkswagen (VW) may not be the best choice for this price.
Year | Lowest | Average | Highest | Availability |
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Volkswagen Polo 2008 price | 2000 $ | 2900 $ | 3900 $ | |
Volkswagen Polo 2007 price | 2100 $ | 2800 $ | 3600 $ | |
Volkswagen Polo 2006 price | 1400 $ | 2300 $ | 3000 $ | |
Volkswagen Polo 2005 price | 1800 $ | 2600 $ | 3100 $ |
Volkswagen Polo total costs of ownership
How much really costs to own Volkswagen Polo? Users calculated Volkswagen Polo cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1900 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer.
To calculate the Volkswagen Polo total running costs, including the purchase, insurance, maintenance costs as well as taxes and other costs, click year of production
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Volkswagen Polo quality
production year from 2005 to 2009According to yearly reports of German vehicle inspection service (TÜV) Volkswagen Polo quality is little below average.
During regular inspections failures are found for approximately 17.3 percents of Volkswagen Polo.
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Year of inspection | Age of car | Failures found % / average for same age cars |
Place in rating |
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Volkswagen Polo 2009 | |||
2021 | 12 years | 25.4% / 25.01% | 56. from 100 |
2020 | 11 years | 29.8% / 29.51% | 51. from 99 |
2019 | 10 years | 21.6% / 22.53% | 56. from 111 |
Volkswagen Polo 2008 | |||
2020 | 12 years | 29.8% / 29.51% | 51. from 99 |
2019 | 11 years | 29.0% / 28.39% | 54. from 96 |
2018 | 10 years | 22.4% / 21.77% | 67. from 107 |
Volkswagen Polo 2007 | |||
2019 | 12 years | 29.0% / 28.39% | 54. from 96 |
2018 | 11 years | 28.9% / 26.89% | 59. from 93 |
2017 | 10 years | 23.3% / 20.90% | 71. from 106 |
Volkswagen Polo 2006 | |||
2018 | 12 years | 28.9% / 26.89% | 59. from 93 |
2017 | 11 years | 30.5% / 27.10% | 60. from 86 |
2016 | 10 years | 28.0% / 24.90% | 71. from 102 |
Volkswagen Polo 2005 | |||
2017 | 12 years | 30.5% / 27.10% | 60. from 86 |
2016 | 11 years | 35.6% / 31.40% | 66. from 89 |
2015 | 10 years | 30.3% / 26.80% | 66. from 95 |
Volkswagen Polo hatchback features (options)
Percentage of Volkswagen Polo with corresponding feature (option)
76% Adjustable steering wheel
66% Metallic paint
57% Climate control
35% Cruise control
16% Heated seats
16%
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Total 20 Volkswagen Polo owner reviews
Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 8 years) | Owned for: | 90`000 kilometers (3 years) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving) | ||
Total cost of repairs: | 310.8 $ (~ 103 $ per year) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
A reliable car. A lot of different locations for convenience and document storage. Drawers under chairs, retractable glass holder.
It could be more economical and more dynamic
Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 8 years) | Owned for: | 20`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
Repairs - only maintenance
In winter cold
Purchase year: | 2015 (age of car 8 years) | Owned for: | 25`000 kilometers (1 year) |
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Average fuel consumption: | 7.0 litres per 100km (60% urban driving) |
Would recomend this car to the friend
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