GWM Haval Jolion vs Volkswagen Polo

What's the difference?

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GWM Haval Jolion
GWM Haval Jolion

$15,965 - $34,990

2024 price

Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo

$30,790 - $41,790

2026 price

Summary

2024 GWM Haval Jolion
2026 Volkswagen Polo
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.5L

Turbo 3, 1.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
8.1L/100km (combined)

5.4L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • On-road performance is underwhelming
  • Annoyingly intrusive safety tech
  • Technology usability is hit or miss

  • Too expensive, not enough kit for the money
  • Some turbo/DCT lag
  • Firm ride on less-than-smooth roads
2024 GWM Haval Jolion Summary

The new GWM Haval Jolion Lux sits second from the bottom in the Jolion line-up but offers a longer features list than most of its competitors. A boast that stands it in good stead from the outset.

But the question is how do those features perform in the real world? In this review we unpack how the new Jolion handles urban life.

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2026 Volkswagen Polo Summary

The Volkswagen Polo is about to turn 30 in Australia but, by 1996, it was already 21-years and three generations old in Europe.

As the least-expensive jumping-on point for the brand here today (RIP VW Up!), the Polo has deftly juggled affordability with the premium pricing that its German engineering demands.

But, at nine-years old, and in an era of newer, hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) and often cheaper alternatives from China and elsewhere, is the ageing Polo as convincing?

We test the mid-spec CityLife to find out.

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Deep dive comparison

2024 GWM Haval Jolion 2026 Volkswagen Polo

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