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Volkswagen Polo
Mandai score
8/10
Typical price
KSh 1,950,000
Years
2017-2023
Fuel
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Doors
5
Most popular trim
Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline / Highline / R-Line / GTI
Dealer listings
None listed
Dimensions
Length
4,053 mm
Width
1,751 mm
Height
1,461 mm
Wheelbase
2,551 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
Boot space
351 L (1,125 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,145 kg
Seats
5
Specifications
Engine
1.0L TSI Turbo 3-Cylinder / 2.0L TSI Turbo 4-Cylinder (GTI)
Power
95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)
Torque
175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
0–100 km/h
6.7 sec (GTI) / 9.5 sec (1.0T 115hp) / 10.8 sec (1.0T 95hp)
Top speed
200 km/h (1.0T) / 237 km/h (GTI)
Fuel economy
Combined
21.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 19.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 15.0 km/L (GTI)
City
18.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 16.8 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 12.2 km/L (GTI)
Highway
24.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 22.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 17.5 km/L (GTI)
Tank size
40 L
CO₂ emissions
108 g/km (1.0T)
At a glance
Model
Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)
Production years
2017–2023
Body type
5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TSI Turbo)
Engine sizes
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)
Transmission
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Ground clearance
145 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- 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
- 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.