For
The VW Polo 1.2 60 S AC is a cheap way to own a Polo, and you still get a plush interior and good looks, plus all the image that goes with Polo ownership. Air-con is provided.
Against
Despite having air-con, there are still some important items of kit missing from S trim. The three-cylinder 1.2 engine is best left alone – it's underpowered and it's very noisy.
What Car? says
2
out of 5 stars
You have to put up with a lot of noise in the VW Polo 1.2 60 S AC. If you can stretch to it, we'd recommend paying the extra for the 1.4 SE.
What Car? readers say
4.333333
Calculate equipment options
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Comfort
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Electric steering adjust
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Not Available
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Electric Sunroof
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Not Available
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Manual sunroof
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Not Available
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Air conditioning
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Standard
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Cruise control
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Not Available
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Electric mirrors
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Pack Only
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Heated mirrors
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Pack Only
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Electric windows front
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Standard
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Electric windows rear
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Not Available
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Seat height adjustment
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Standard
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Climate Control
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£370
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Power Steering
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Standard
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Steering adjustment reach
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Standard
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Steering adjustment rake
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Standard
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Power Seats
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Not Available
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Heated Seats
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£355
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Panoramic sunroof
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Not Available
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Electric Panoramic Sunroof
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Not Available
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Power Folding Mirror
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Not Available
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Engine & Transmission
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Auto
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Not Available
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CVT
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Not Available
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Tiptronic
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Not Available
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Particulate filter
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Not Available
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Entertainment
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Radio/Cassette
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Not Available
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RDS Radio/Cassette
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Not Available
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CD
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Standard
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Multi CD
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Not Available
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MP3/iPod Connection
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£120
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DVD Player
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Not Available
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MP3 CD Player
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Standard
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RDS CD
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Standard
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Hard Drive
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Not Available
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Exterior
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Metallic paint
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£495
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Alloy wheels
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£465
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Front Foglights
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Not Available
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Powered sliding doors
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Not Available
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Interior
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Hands Free Phone Kit
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Not Available
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Satellite navigation
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Not Available
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Leather Seats
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Not Available
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Split/fold seats
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Not Available
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Bluetooth
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Not Available
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7 seat pack
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Not Available
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Safety
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Passenger airbag
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Standard
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Side airbags
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Standard
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ABS
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Standard
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3 Point centre belt
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Standard
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Driver's airbag
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Standard
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Belt pretensioners
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Standard
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Isofix
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Standard
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Side Impact Bars
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Standard
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Traction control
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Standard
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Curtain Airbag
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£605
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Rear Parking Sensor
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Not Available
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Electronic stability programme
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Standard
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On/Off Passenger Airbag
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£45
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Driver's knee airbag
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Not Available
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Reversing Camera
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Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
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Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
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Not Available
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Lane Departure Warning
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Not Available
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Front Parking Sensor
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Not Available
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Passenger Knee Airbag
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Not Available
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Security
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Alarm
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Pack Only
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Immobiliser
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Standard
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Deadlocks
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Standard
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Central locking
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Standard
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Remote locking
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Pack Only
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Unique fit stereo
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Standard
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Marked Parts
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Standard
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Etched Windows
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Not Available
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Locking Wheel nuts
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Pack Only
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Visible VIN
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Standard
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Secure spare wheel
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Standard
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Satellite tracking
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Not Available
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Laminated Glass
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Not Available
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Running costs
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Town mpg
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38.7
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Out of town mpg
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62.8
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Average mpg
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51.4
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Tank capacity (litres)
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45
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CO2 Rating (g/km)
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128
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Carbon offset cost
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£19
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Green rating
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D
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Insurance group
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4
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Typical insurance
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£301.00
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% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles)
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50%
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Typical contract hire
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£179.00
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Pence per mile
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35
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Servicing costs - 3 years
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£443.00
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Service intervals
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Variable
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Warranty period
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3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr Breakdown
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| Three-year cost | £10,445 |
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Company car tax
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Percentage charge
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16
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Benefit in kind
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£1,739.00
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Tax payable 20%
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£348.00
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Tax payable 40%
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£696.00
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Performance and measurements
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Hatchback
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Number of doors
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3
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Number of seats
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5
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Engine (cc/type)
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1198/3
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Number of Valves
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12
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Fuel type
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Unleaded
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Max power (bhp/rpm)
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59/5200
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Pulling power (lb/ft)
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80
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Engine position
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F
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Driven wheels
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Front
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Length (mm)
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3970
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Width (mm)
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1682
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Height (mm)
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1462
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Boot space (min ltr)
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280
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Boot space (max ltr)
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952
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Towing weight (kg)
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800
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Kerb weight (kg)
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1092
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Manufacturers figures
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0-60 mph (secs)
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16.1
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Max speed (mph)
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97
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Euro NCAP Test Scores
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Adult protection
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Unavailable
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Child protection
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Unavailable
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Pedestrian protection
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Unavailable
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View the whole Volkswagen Polo Hatchback range
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Hatchback 1.2 60 S 3dr - £10,085
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Hatchback 1.2 60 S 5dr - £10,830
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Hatchback 1.2 70 S 3dr - £10,885
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Hatchback 1.2 60 S AC 3dr - £10,925
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Hatchback 1.2 60 Match 3dr - £11,440
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Hatchback 1.2 70 S 5dr - £11,505
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Hatchback 1.2 60 S AC 5dr - £11,545
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Hatchback 1.2 70 S AC 3dr - £11,600
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Hatchback 1.2 60 Match 5dr - £12,060
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Hatchback 1.2 70 S AC 5dr - £12,220
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Hatchback 1.4 85 Match 3dr - £12,750
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Hatchback 1.4 85 Match 5dr - £13,370
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Hatchback 1.2 TDI 75 Match 3dr - £13,660
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Hatchback 1.2 TDI 75 Match 5dr - £14,280
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Hatchback 1.4 85 SEL 3dr - £14,310
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Hatchback 1.4 85 SEL 5dr - £14,930
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Hatchback 1.2 TDI 75 Bluemotion 3dr - £14,995
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Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105 SEL 3dr - £15,305
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Hatchback 1.2 TDI 75 Bluemotion 5dr - £15,615
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Hatchback 1.6 TDI 90 SEL 3dr - £15,750
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Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105 SEL 5dr - £15,925
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Hatchback 1.6 TDI 90 SEL 5dr - £16,370
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Hatchback 1.4 TSI 180 GTI 3dr - £18,940
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Hatchback 1.4 TSI 180 GTI 5dr - £19,560
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Hatchback 1.2 60 S 3dr - £10,085
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Hatchback 1.2 60 S 5dr - £10,830
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Hatchback 1.2 70 S 3dr - £10,885
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Hatchback 1.2 60 S AC 3dr - £10,925
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Hatchback 1.2 60 Match 3dr - £11,440
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Hatchback 1.2 70 S 5dr - £11,505
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Hatchback 1.2 60 S AC 5dr - £11,545
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Hatchback 1.2 70 S AC 3dr - £11,600
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Hatchback 1.2 60 Match 5dr - £12,060
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Hatchback 1.2 70 S AC 5dr - £12,220
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Hatchback 1.4 85 Match 3dr - £12,750
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Hatchback 1.4 85 Match 5dr - £13,370
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Hatchback 1.2 TDI 75 Match 3dr - £13,660
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Hatchback 1.2 TDI 75 Match 5dr - £14,280
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Hatchback 1.4 85 SEL 3dr - £14,310
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Hatchback 1.4 85 SEL 5dr - £14,930
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Hatchback 1.2 TDI 75 Bluemotion 3dr - £14,995
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Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105 SEL 3dr - £15,305
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Hatchback 1.2 TDI 75 Bluemotion 5dr - £15,615
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Hatchback 1.6 TDI 90 SEL 3dr - £15,750
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Hatchback 1.2 TSI 105 SEL 5dr - £15,925
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Hatchback 1.6 TDI 90 SEL 5dr - £16,370
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Hatchback 1.4 TSI 180 GTI 3dr - £18,940
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Hatchback 1.4 TSI 180 GTI 5dr - £19,560