What does a Volkswagen Polo cost per month?
A 2020 Volkswagen Polo costs about SEK 2,783 a month, all in.
SEK 2,783per month, 2020 model
SEK 125,000price, 2020 model
SEK 169,900last new price
Bvalue grade (2020)

Monthly cost by model year
| Model year | Version in the calculation | Price | Per month | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.0 TSI 95 manuell, Life | SEK 125,000 | SEK 2,783 | B |
Based on 5 years of ownership and 12,500 km a year, with fuel prices from 2026-10-22. The monthly cost includes depreciation, fuel, servicing and repairs, insurance and road tax.
How the cost splits for a 2020 car
- Depreciation: SEK 759/mo
- Fuel: SEK 1,164/mo
- Servicing and repairs: SEK 558/mo
- Insurance: SEK 246/mo
- Road tax: SEK 56/mo
Used prices in ads
| Model year | Median price | Ads | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | SEK 140,000 | 15 | 83,000 km |
| 2019 | SEK 119,000 | 17 | 93,000 km |
| 2018 | SEK 114,900 | 24 | 103,000 km |
The median price in Swedish ads by model year in October 2026 (source: Blocket). Ad prices are asking prices, and the final price may be lower.
Engines and versions
| Engine | Fuel | Power | 0–100 km/h | Consumption (WLTP) | Range | Model years | Extra cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 TSI 95 manuell | Petrol | 95 hp | 10.8 s | 5.4 l/100 km | – | 2018–2020 | – |
| 1.0 TSI 115 DSG | Petrol | 115 hp | 9.8 s | 5.6 l/100 km | – | 2018–2020 | +SEK 15,500 |
- Trim: Life, Style (+SEK 25,000), R-Line (+SEK 30,000)
Facts
- Body
- Hatchback
- Model years
- 2018–2020
- Last new price
- SEK 169,900
- Boot
- 351 litres
- Euro NCAP
- 5 of 5 stars
- New-car warranty
- 3 years
- Reliability
- 4 of 5
- Comprehensive insurance, estimate
- SEK 4,300/yr
- Servicing, estimate
- SEK 3,300/yr
Common faults to watch for
- DSG gearbox DQ200 (mechatronics, clutch), repair about SEK 20,000
- Leaking plastic water pump and thermostat housing, repair about SEK 6,500
- EGR and particulate filter (TDI), repair about SEK 9,000
- Haldex pump (AWD), repair about SEK 7,000
The faults apply to some engines and model years. The calculator works out the risk for the exact version you choose.
Pros and cons
Pro
Feels like a smaller Golf and has good resale value.
Con
Expensive compared to other small cars.
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Updated 2026-10-29 · ad data Oct 2026