Comparison
Polo Trendline (2014) vs Polo Life (Kings Red)
Head-to-head across 1 brand(s). Differing rows are highlighted; ▲ marks the best value in a row.
| Specification |  Volkswagen · 2014 Polo Trendline (2014) Remove |  Volkswagen · 2026 Polo Life Kings Red Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo | Polo |
| Variant / Trim | Trendline | Life |
| Body type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Vehicle class | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Model year | 2014 | 2026▲ best |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
| Segment | B | B |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Country of origin | Germany | Germany |
| Availability | Discontinued | On sale |
| Colors | ||
| Exterior colors | Pure White, Reflex Silver | Kings Red |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Engine type | 1.0 MPI | 1.0 TSI |
| Displacement | 999 cc | 999 cc |
| Cylinders | 3 | 3 |
| Aspiration | NA | Turbo |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max power | 60 hp | 95 hp▲ best |
| Max torque | 95 Nm | 175 Nm▲ best |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 15.5 s | 10.8 s▲ best |
| Top speed | 168 km/h | 182 km/h▲ best |
| Fuel consumption | 4.9 L/100km▲ best | 5.2 L/100km |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 3,972 mm | 4,074 mm |
| Width | 1,682 mm | 1,751 mm |
| Height | 1,454 mm | 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,470 mm | 2,564 mm▲ best |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,043 kg | 1,180 kg |
| Boot capacity | 280 L | 351 L▲ best |
| Fuel tank | 45 L▲ best | 40 L |
| Chassis, Wheels & Brakes | ||
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Torsion beam | Torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Solid disc | Solid disc |
| Rear brakes | Drum | Drum |
| Wheel size | 14 in | 15 in |
| Tyre size | 165/70 R14 | 185/65 R15 |
| Interior & Comfort | ||
| Upholstery | Fabric | Fabric |
| Climate control | — | ✓ |
| Panoramic roof | — | — |
| Wireless charging | — | ✓ |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | ||
| Central screen | 5 in | 8 in▲ best |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Wireless |
| Android Auto | No | Wireless |
| Speakers | 4 | 6▲ best |
| Safety & ADAS | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 6▲ best |
| ADAS level | None | L1 |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | ✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | — | ✓ |
| 360° camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | None | Rear |
| ISOFIX points | 2 | 2 |
| Tyre-pressure monitoring | — | ✓ |
| Warranty & Ownership | ||
| Vehicle warranty (years) | 2 yr | 2 yr |
| Vehicle warranty (distance) | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |