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Volkswagen Polo
Compact daily platform balancing European build tech and agile driving with sub-1,000 cc duty savings and 21.0 km/L TSI fuel economy.
Highest ratedBest value
Peugeot 208Volkswagen Polo
Mandai score
7.5/10
8/10
Typical price
KSh 2,050,000
KSh 1,950,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol, Diesel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
208 Allure / GT Line / GT 1.2 PureTech
Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline / Highline / R-Line / GTI
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,055 mm
4,053 mm
Width
1,745 mm
1,751 mm
Height
1,430 mm
1,461 mm
Wheelbase
2,540 mm
2,551 mm
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
Boot space
311 L (1,106 L folded)
351 L (1,125 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,090 kg
1,145 kg
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.2L PureTech 130 Turbo 3-Cylinder Petrol
1.0L TSI Turbo 3-Cylinder / 2.0L TSI Turbo 4-Cylinder (GTI)
Power
130 hp @ 5,500 rpm
95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)
Torque
230 Nm @ 1,750 rpm
175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
8.7 sec
6.7 sec (GTI) / 9.5 sec (1.0T 115hp) / 10.8 sec (1.0T 95hp)
Top speed
208 km/h
200 km/h (1.0T) / 237 km/h (GTI)
Fuel economy
Combined
18.5 km/L (130 hp) / 21.0 km/L (100 hp)
21.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 19.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 15.0 km/L (GTI)
City
15.2 km/L
18.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 16.8 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 12.2 km/L (GTI)
Highway
22.5 km/L
24.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 22.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 17.5 km/L (GTI)
Tank size
44 L
40 L
CO₂ emissions
103 g/km
108 g/km (1.0T)
At a glance
Model
Peugeot 208 (A9 / P21 Series)
Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2023
Body type
Hatchbacks
5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (PureTech), Diesel (BlueHDi)
Petrol (TSI Turbo)
Engine sizes
1,199 cc (1.2L PureTech Turbo / NA)
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)
Transmission
Automatic (EAT6 / EAT8)
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
150 mm
145 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Futuristic 3D i-Cockpit: Holographic instrument cluster and compact sport steering wheel.
- Smooth Aisin 8-speed automatic: Real torque-converter gearbox avoids CVT rubber-band feel.
- Sub-1,200 cc tax advantage: Low KRA customs valuation keeps import duty minimal.
- Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 999 cc TSI engine sits in KRA's lowest customs tax valuation category.
- High-speed European stability: MQB chassis provides unshakeable highway composure at 120 km/L.
- Punchy 200 Nm 1.0T torque: Turbocharged low-end torque makes city overtaking responsive and effortless.
- Generous 351 L boot capacity: Class-leading trunk space for a subcompact hatchback.
What’s not so good
- 150 mm ground clearance: Mind steep speed bumps when fully loaded.
- Wet timing belt inspection: Requires Total Quartz Ineo 0W-20 oil to preserve wet timing belt.
- Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires care when navigating high urban speed bumps.
- Requires quality synthetic VW 504 00 oils: DSG transmission requires fluid maintenance every 60,000 km.