Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.6 TDI 90 SEL 3dr Data and specs

For We haven't tried the VW Polo 1.6 TDI 90 SEL yet, but the balance of power and running costs you get looks inviting. In range-topping SEL trim you get all the bells and whistles that the Polo has to offer.

Against With a more powerful diesel engine and the range-topping trim, this is the priciest Polo in the range.

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

The VW Polo 1.6 TDI 90 SEL is the most expensive three-door Polo, but it isn't necessarily the best. We reckon the excellent 1.4 SE will more than do for most buyers.

What Car? readers say

4.333333

Calculate equipment options

Comfort
Electric steering adjust	Not Available
Electric Sunroof	£825
Manual sunroof	Not Available
Air conditioning	Standard
Cruise control	Pack Only
Electric mirrors	Standard
Heated mirrors	Standard
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	Standard
Entertainment
Radio/Cassette	Not Available
RDS Radio/Cassette	Not Available
CD	Standard
Multi CD	£300
MP3/iPod Connection	Standard
DVD Player	Not Available
MP3 CD Player	Standard
RDS CD	Standard
Hard Drive	Not Available
Exterior
Metallic paint	£495
Alloy wheels	Standard
Front Foglights	Standard
Powered sliding doors	Not Available

Interior
Hands Free Phone Kit	Not Available
Satellite navigation	£840
Leather Seats	Not Available
Split/fold seats	Standard
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	Pack Only
Electronic stability programme	Standard
On/Off Passenger Airbag	£45
Driver's knee airbag	Not Available
Reversing Camera	Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers	£130
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available
Lane Departure Warning	Not Available
Front Parking Sensor	Not Available
Passenger Knee Airbag	Not Available
Security
Alarm	Standard
Immobiliser	Standard
Deadlocks	Standard
Central locking	Standard
Remote locking	Standard
Unique fit stereo	Standard
Marked Parts	Standard
Etched Windows	Not Available
Locking Wheel nuts	Standard
Visible VIN	Standard
Secure spare wheel	Standard
Satellite tracking	Not Available
Laminated Glass	Not Available

Options calculator	Price
Electric Sunroof	£825
Climate Control	£370
Heated Seats	£355
Multi CD	£300
Metallic paint	£495
Satellite navigation	£840
Curtain Airbag	£605
On/Off Passenger Airbag	£45
Rain Sensing Wipers	£130

Total Price: £15,750

Next: Running costs

Running costs
Town mpg	52.3
Out of town mpg	78.5
Average mpg	65.7
Tank capacity (litres)	45
CO2 Rating (g/km)	112
Carbon offset cost	£16
Green rating	C
Insurance group	13
Typical insurance	£457.00
% Value retained (3yrs/36000 miles)	47%
Typical contract hire	£225.00
Pence per mile	37
Servicing costs - 3 years	£512.00
Service intervals	Variable
Warranty period	3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 12yr Perforation + 1yr Breakdown
Three-year cost	£12,788

Company car tax
Percentage charge	13
Benefit in kind	£2,040.00
Tax payable 20%	£408.00
Tax payable 40%	£816.00

Performance and measurements

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Body type	Hatchback
Number of doors	3
Number of seats	5
Engine (cc/type)	1598/4
Number of Valves	16
Fuel type	Diesel
Max power (bhp/rpm)	89/4200
Pulling power (lb/ft)	170
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)	1200
Kerb weight (kg)	1182