2016 Volkswagen Polo fuel consumption

2 versions rated. Official figures from the Australian Government’s Green Vehicle Guide.

Fuel use, combined

5.7–6.1 L/100km

lower is better

Cost to run a year

$1,668–$1,785

at 14,000km

CO₂ from the exhaust

132–142 g/km

per kilometre

Uses 22% less fuel than the typical 2016 car, which averaged 7.3 L/100km.

Every 2016 Volkswagen Polo version

Version	Engine	Fuel use	City	Highway	Cost/year	CO₂
GTI Hatch Auto	1.8L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 98RON	5.7	7.3	4.8	$1,668	132 Better than average
GTI Hatch Manual	1.8L 4cyl Turbo Petrol 98RON	6.1	7.7	5.2	$1,785	142 Better than average

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Figures come from a standardised laboratory test, so every car is measured the same way. Your own fuel use will differ with traffic, load, tyre pressure and how you drive. Running costs assume 14,000km a year at recent average fuel prices.