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.

Volkswagen Polo Hatchback

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

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Calculate equipment options
Comfort
Electric steering adjust Not Available
Electric Sunroof Not Available
Manual sunroof Not Available
Air conditioning Standard
Cruise control Not Available
Electric mirrors Pack Only
Heated mirrors Pack Only
Electric windows front Standard
Electric windows rear Not Available
Seat height adjustment Standard
Climate Control £370
Power Steering Standard
Steering adjustment reach Standard
Steering adjustment rake Standard
Power Seats Not Available
Heated Seats £355
Panoramic sunroof Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof Not Available
Power Folding Mirror Not Available
Engine & Transmission
Auto Not Available
CVT Not Available
Tiptronic Not Available
Particulate filter Not Available
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette Not Available
CD Standard
Multi CD Not Available
MP3/iPod Connection £120
DVD Player Not Available
MP3 CD Player Standard
RDS CD Standard
Hard Drive Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint £495
Alloy wheels £465
Front Foglights Not Available
Powered sliding doors Not Available
Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit Not Available
Satellite navigation Not Available
Leather Seats Not Available
Split/fold seats Not Available
Bluetooth Not Available
7 seat pack Not Available
Safety
Passenger airbag Standard
Side airbags Standard
ABS Standard
3 Point centre belt Standard
Driver's airbag Standard
Belt pretensioners Standard
Isofix Standard
Side Impact Bars Standard
Traction control Standard
Curtain Airbag £605
Rear Parking Sensor Not Available
Electronic stability programme Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag £45
Driver's knee airbag Not Available
Reversing Camera Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Not Available
Lane Departure Warning Not Available
Front Parking Sensor Not Available
Passenger Knee Airbag Not Available
Security
Alarm Pack Only
Immobiliser Standard
Deadlocks Standard
Central locking Standard
Remote locking Pack Only
Unique fit stereo Standard
Marked Parts Standard
Etched Windows Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts Pack Only
Visible VIN Standard
Secure spare wheel Standard
Satellite tracking Not Available
Laminated Glass Not Available
Options calculator Price
Climate Control £370
Heated Seats £355
MP3/iPod Connection £120
Metallic paint £495
Alloy wheels £465
Curtain Airbag £605
On/Off Passenger Airbag £45
Total Price: £10,925
Running costs
Town mpg 38.7
Out of town mpg 62.8
Average mpg 51.4
Tank capacity (litres) 45
CO2 Rating (g/km) 128
Carbon offset cost £19
Green rating D
Insurance group 4
Typical insurance £301.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles) 50%
Typical contract hire £179.00
Pence per mile 35
Servicing costs - 3 years £443.00
Service intervals Variable
Warranty period 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr Breakdown
Three-year cost£10,445
Company car tax
Percentage charge 16
Benefit in kind £1,739.00
Tax payable 20% £348.00
Tax payable 40% £696.00

Performance and measurements

Body type Hatchback
Number of doors 3
Number of seats 5
Engine (cc/type) 1198/3
Number of Valves 12
Fuel type Unleaded
Max power (bhp/rpm) 59/5200
Pulling power (lb/ft) 80
Engine position F
Driven wheels Front
Length (mm) 3970
Width (mm) 1682
Height (mm) 1462
Boot space (min ltr) 280
Boot space (max ltr) 952
Towing weight (kg) 800
Kerb weight (kg) 1092
Manufacturers figures
0-60 mph (secs) 16.1
Max speed (mph) 97
Euro NCAP Test Scores
Adult protection Unavailable
Child protection Unavailable
Pedestrian protection Unavailable

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