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For The Volkswagen Polo combines a comfortable ride with secure handling and has one of the classiest interiors of any supermini. Most versions are well priced, too.
Against The entry-level VW Polos get underpowered and noisy 1.2-litre petrol engines. A Ford Fiesta is much more fun to drive.
What Car? says
The Volkswagen Polo isn't as much fun to drive as some supermini rivals, but few are as classy or as comfortable.
What Car? readers say
4.25
There are 20 Volkswagen Polo versions available
Buyer's notes
Target Price team says:
There’s plenty of choice with engines, but we wouldn't bother with the three-cylinder 1.2 petrols; they’re underpowered and noisy. The 84bhp 1.4 is much more like it – smooth, cheap to run and reasonably affordable – while the 1.2 turbo is even easier to live with, if a bit pricey, and the GTI uses a turbocharged and supercharged 1.4.
The 1.2- and 1.6-litre diesels give good fuel economy, but they’re slow, expensive and noisy. If you’re a company car driver, you’re better off with the petrol Blue GT, which uses clever cylinder shut-off technology to keep CO2 emissions remarkably low.
Entry-level S models miss out on some essentials such as remote locking and air-conditioning. You get both if you go for dearer Match trim, which is our favourite.
SEL cars get a little more kit for a lot more money, so they’re not worth the extra. R Line gets extra kit and sporty aesthetic touches and the GTI model comes with bigger 17-inch alloys and sports suspension.
Reader test team says:
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.2 60 S AC 5dr
It's dull, low-powered and a bit expensive compared to something like a Skoda Fabia, which is much nicer in every respect. You pay for the badge. On…
3
out of 5 stars
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.2 60 S 5dr
Bought this for my son (lucky devil). A friend has the 1.2 turbo auto version with leather which is a lovely car so we checked this one out. It took…
5
out of 5 stars
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.2 60 S 5dr
I have the DSG version of this car I'll start off by saying it is a very nice and smooth car to drive, considering it's size. It copes well with…
4
out of 5 stars
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.4 TSI ACT BlueGT 5dr
It is now a month since I took delivery of the Polo Blue GT140 and what can I say it is probably one of the most astonishing small cars on the road…
5
out of 5 stars
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Our pick of the range
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback 1.4 85 Match 5dr
The VW Polo 1.4 85 Match is the Polo to go for. It has a decent engine and you get all the kit you need at a fairly reasonable price.
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