Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.2 70 S 3dr Data and specs

For The VW Polo 1.2 70 S 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.

Against The three-cylinder 1.2 engine is best left alone – it's underpowered and it's very noisy. S trim gets good safety kit, but you don't get air-conditioning or electric rear windows.

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

You have to put up with a lot of noise in the VW Polo 1.2 70 S. 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

Comfort
Electric steering adjust	Not Available
Electric Sunroof	Not Available
Manual sunroof	Not Available
Air conditioning	Not Available
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	Not Available
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
Heated Seats	£355
MP3/iPod Connection	£120
Metallic paint	£495
Alloy wheels	£465
Curtain Airbag	£605
On/Off Passenger Airbag	£45

Total Price: £10,885

Next: Running costs

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	5
Typical insurance	£319.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles)	47%
Typical contract hire	£170.00
Pence per mile	34
Servicing costs - 3 years	£448.00
Service intervals	Variable
Warranty period	3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr Breakdown
Three-year cost	£10,766

Company car tax
Percentage charge	16
Benefit in kind	£1,732.00
Tax payable 20%	£346.00
Tax payable 40%	£693.00

Performance and measurements

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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)	68/5400
Pulling power (lb/ft)	83
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