| Engine | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 1,398 | 1,398 | 1,598 | 1,598 | 1,598 | 1,598 |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Power output | 63 @ 5000 | 63 @ 5000 | 77 @ 5250 | 77 @ 5250 | 77 @ 5250 | 77 @ 4400 |
| Torque | 132 @3600 | 132 @3600 | 155 @3500 | 155 @3500 | 155 @3500 | 250 @1500-2500 |
| Valves | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10,5:1 | 10,5:1 | 10,5:1 | 10,5:1 | 10,5:1 | 16,5:1 |
| Turbo charged | — | — | — | — | — | X |
| Emissions level | EU 2 | EU 2 | EU 4 | EU 4 | EU 4 | EU 4 |
| CO2 Emissions | 139 | 139 | 143 | 143 | 154 | 120 |
| Bore/Stroke | 76,5 / 75,6 | 76,5 / 75,6 | 76,5 / 86,9 | 76,5 / 86,9 | 76,5 / 86,9 | 79,5 / 80,5 |
| Fuel Injection | X | X | X | X | X | — |
| Common Rail | — | — | — | — | — | X |
| Transmission | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| 5-speed manual | X | X | X | X | — | X |
| 6-speed automatic | — | — | — | — | X | — |
| Gear Ratios: | ||||||
| 1st gear | 3.455 | 3.455 | 3.455 | 3.455 | 4.15 | 3.778 |
| 2nd gear | 1.955 | 1.955 | 1.955 | 1.955 | 2.37 | 2.118 |
| 3rd gear | 1.281 | 1.281 | 1.281 | 1.281 | 1.56 | 1.36 |
| 4th gear | 0.881 | 0.881 | 0.881 | 0.881 | 1.15 | 0.971 |
| 5th gear | 0.673 | 0.673 | 0.673 | 0.673 | 0.86 | 0.733 |
| 6th gear | NA | NA | NA | NA | 0.69 | NA |
| Reverse | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.39 | 3.6 |
| Final Drive ratio | 4.533 | 4.533 | 4.533 | 4.533 | 3.68 | 3.647 |
| Performance | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Top speed | 178 | 178 | 190 | 190 | 187 | 187 |
| Acceleration in seconds | 12.8 | 12.8 | 11.1 | 11.1 | 12.3 | 10.7 |
| Fuel consumption (litres / 100 km)* | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Urban cycle | 7.7 | 7.7 | 8.0 | 8.0 | 8.6 | 6.1 |
| Combined | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Extra-urban | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 3.8 |
| Dimensions / Capacities | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Length | 3970 | 3970 | 3970 | 3970 | 3970 | 3970 |
| Height | 1466 | 1466 | 1466 | 1466 | 1466 | 1466 |
| Wheel base | 2552 | 2552 | 2552 | 2552 | 2552 | 2552 |
| Turning circle | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 | 10.8 |
| Ground Clearance | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 | 170 |
| Track – front | 1460 | 1460 | 1460 | 1460 | 1460 | 1460 |
| Track – rear | 1498 | 1498 | 1498 | 1498 | 1498 | 1498 |
| Width | 1699 | 1699 | 1699 | 1699 | 1699 | 1699 |
| Fuel tank | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 | 55 |
| Luggage compartment volume | 454 | 454 | 454 | 454 | 454 | 454 |
| DIN Kerb Weight | 1106 | 1106 | 1111 | 1111 | 1182 | 1187 |
| Drag co-efficient | 0.327 | 0.327 | 0.327 | 0.327 | 0.327 | 0.327 |
| Safety | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| High level brake light | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Dual tone hooter | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Dual front airbags with passenger airbag deactivation | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Height adjustable seatbelts for driver and front passenger | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 3-point seatbelt for centre rear seat | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| ISOFIX child seat mounting points | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Childproof locks on rear doors | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Warning triangle in boot | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 3-point seatbelt for rear outer seat | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Security | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Remote central locking | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Immobiliser | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Alarm with back-up horn, towing protection and ultrasonic interior monitoring | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Glass | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Heated rear window | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Options | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Cruise control | O | X | O | X | X | X |
| Guarantees | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| 12-year Anti-corrosion Warranty | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 3-year / 120,000km Warranty | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Volkswagen Automotion Maintenance Plan | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Volkswagen Service Plan | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| 15,000 km service intervals | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Running Gear | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Anti-roll bar | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Front axle: | ||||||
| Rear axle: | ||||||
| Suspension struts, wishbone | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Suspension struts, toe correcting, torsion beam, trailing arm axle | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Wheelrims / tyres | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Tool kit & jack | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 5J X 14 steel; tyres: 175/70 R14 | X | — | X | — | — | — |
| 6J X 15 "Riverside" alloy; tyres: 185/60 R15 | — | X | — | X | X | X |
| Full size steel spare wheel | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Windows | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Electric windows, front and rear | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Tinted side & rear window glass, heat-insulating | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Exterior features | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Rear foglight | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Single lamp headlights with high / low beam in chromed housing | X | — | X | — | — | — |
| Twin lamp headlights in darkened sports-apperance housing | — | X | — | X | X | X |
| Chrome trim strip for bootlid | — | X | — | X | X | X |
| Chrome trim on louvres (x2) on front upper grille | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Chrome trim edging on front lower grille | — | X | — | X | X | X |
| Front foglights with chrome trim surround | — | X | — | X | X | X |
| Side indicators located on front fender | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Side and rear windows in heatinsulating glass | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Seats | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Height adjustable driver's seat | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Height adjustable passenger's seat | — | X | — | X | X | X |
| Three rear head restraints | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Standard front seats | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Foldable rear seats | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Storage pockets on the rear of front seats | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| “Metric” interior cloth trim | X | — | X | — | — | — |
| “Livon” comfort interior cloth trim for seats | — | X | — | — | — | — |
| Height adjustable front head restraints, crash-optimised | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Interior features | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Multi-function computer | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Power steering | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Dust & pollen filter | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Standard instrument cluster with speedometer, tachometer, digital clock, fuel level and temperature indicators | X | — | X | — | — | — |
| Comfort instrument cluster including chrome trim and multi-function display | O**** | X | O**** | X | X | X |
| 12V power socket in centre console | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Smoker’s package: cigarette lighter and ashtrays | O | O | O | O | O | O |
| Headlight range adjustment electrical | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Dimmable illumination | — | X | — | X | X | X |
| Front door pockets | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Front & rear floor mats | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Height adjustable steering column | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Reach adjustable steering column | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Standard 3-spoke steering wheel | X | — | X | — | — | — |
| Leather Multi-function 3-spoke steering wheel with matt chrome insert | O | X | O | X | X | X |
| Leather gearshift knob & handbrake cover | O# | X | O# | X | X | X |
| Lights on warning buzzer | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Interior courtesy light with delay | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Reading lights 2 front, 1 rear | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Luggage compartment lighting | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Interior chrome package: Handbrake knob, door handles, gear boot frame, air-vent frames rotary switch sides and switch bezel edges | — | X | — | X | X | X |
| Manual air-conditioner | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Cup holders, 2 integrated centre console, front | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Radio preparation including EU Bee-sting antenna | X | — | X | — | — | — |
| Radio/CD RCD-210 with MP3 functionality and 4 loudspeakers | O | X | O | X | X | X |
| Auxillary 3.5mm input for external audio source | O*** | X | O*** | X | X | X |
| Safety and security | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Side airbags | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Lockable wheelbolts | — | X | — | X | X | X |
| Brakes | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| ABS with EBD | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Brake fluid warning indicator | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP) with Hill hold control | — | — | — | O | O | X |
| Front discs | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Rear disc brakes | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Mirrors | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Heated mirrors | — | X | — | X | X | X |
| Manual anti-dazzle rear view mirror | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Manually adjustable from interior | X | — | X | — | — | — |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | — | X | — | X | X | X |
| Vanity mirrors with covers, driver and passenger | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Wiper system | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Wiper system with intermittant control | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Exterior | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| "Bee-sting" roof antenna | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Colour-coded door handles | — | X | — | X | X | X |
| Colour-coded bumpers | X | X | X | X | X | X |
| Rear view mirrors | Polo Sedan 1.4 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.4 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Trendline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline | Polo Sedan 1.6 Comfortline Tiptronic® | Polo Sedan 1.6 TDI Comfortline |
| Colour-coded exterior mirrors | — | X | — | X | X | X |