Volkswagen Polo review

Category: Small car

Section: Costs & verdict

VW Polo 2022 interior infotainment
  • VW Polo 2022 front cornering
  • VW Polo 2022 rear cornering
  • VW Polo 2022 interior steering wheel
  • VW Polo 2022 interior rear seats
  • VW Polo 2022 interior infotainment
  • VW Polo 2022 right tracking
  • VW Polo 2022 rear right cornering
  • VW Polo 2022 front left cornering
  • VW Polo 2022 front cornering
  • VW Polo 2022 left static boot open
  • VW Polo 2022 alloy wheel detail
  • VW Polo 2022 interior driver display
  • VW Polo 2022 interior steering wheel detail
  • VW Polo 2022 boot open
  • VW Polo 2022 front cornering
  • VW Polo 2022 rear cornering
  • VW Polo 2022 interior steering wheel
  • VW Polo 2022 interior rear seats
  • VW Polo 2022 interior infotainment
  • VW Polo 2022 right tracking
  • VW Polo 2022 rear right cornering
  • VW Polo 2022 front left cornering
  • VW Polo 2022 front cornering
  • VW Polo 2022 left static boot open
  • VW Polo 2022 alloy wheel detail
  • VW Polo 2022 interior driver display
  • VW Polo 2022 interior steering wheel detail
  • VW Polo 2022 boot open
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Steve Huntingford
Updated10 August 2022
In this section:
  • Costs, insurance groups, MPG and CO2
  • Equipment, options and extras
  • Reliability
  • Safety and security

Costs & verdict

Everyday costs, plus how reliable and safe it is

Costs, insurance groups, MPG and CO2

The entry-level Volkswagen Polo is cheaper as a cash buy than the Renault Clio. It does come in more expensive than the Seat Ibiza and Skoda Fabia but it's predicted to hold on to its value better than any of those rivals, which makes PCP finance deals surprisingly attractive.

In any case, you’ll pay less for the Polo than for the hybrid-powered Honda Jazz or Toyota Yaris, or the premium Audi A1

VW Polo 2022 interior infotainment

Reliability

Volkswagen didn't do particularly well in our 2022 What Car? Reliability Survey, claiming 22nd place out of the 32 brands featured. That's way below Hyundai in joint fifth but still above Ford down in 27th.

The Polo comes with a three-year/60,000-mile warranty as standard, as well as the option of extending the warranty to four or five years for a reasonable price. That's par for the course, but if you want better cover, Hyundai and Renault offer five-year warranties as standard, while Kia offers a seven-year warranty.

Safety and security

Overview

A great all-rounder that's smart, comfortable and roomy inside, and good to drive. While it’s pricier to buy outright than some rivals, 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.

  • Good to drive
  • Generous interior space
  • Attractive PCP finance deals
  • Ford Fiesta is more fun to drive
  • Gutless entry-level petrol
  • Standard safety kit could be better
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