Superb to drive, pleasant to sit in and well equipped. The Fiesta is a fine small car, but it can prove quite pricey in higher trims and the Volkswagen Polo just has the edge for ride comfort, safety and rear-seat space.
This 1.5-litre three-cylinder petrol engine packs a punch, producing 197bhp and sprinting from 0-62mph in 6.5sec. A six-speed manual comes as standard and top speed is 144mph.
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