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Polo Hatchback

Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Edition 50 5dr Review

Category: Small car

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Fuel type:
petrol
Gearbox:
manual
Doors:
5 doors
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RRP£26,350
Review

The model

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The VW Polo does a great job of combining a smart, comfortable and roomy interior with good driving manners. While it has a higher list price than some small cars, that’s largely offset by competitive monthly finance rates and strong resale values. However, hybrid rivals offer better fuel economy and the Skoda Fabia is even more comfy and refined. We’d go for the 1.0 TSI 95 engine in Life trim.

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The engine

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Our favourite Polo engine gives you 94bhp to play with and offers plenty of shove from low revs. It really shines when you’re driving around town, where it feels suitably nippy, but is more than happy at motorway speeds. It actually makes the more powerful 1.0 TSI 110, that’s available with the R-Line trim, look like an unnecessary expense.

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Key information

Doors5
Seats5
0-62 MPH10.8 seconds
Fuel TypePetrol
GearboxMANUAL
MPGOfficial overall fuel economy figure

51.4

Boot CapacityHow much space is there?

351

litres

EmissionsOfficial emissions rating

124

g/km

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