Volkswagen Polo Hatchback

Volkswagen Polo review

The Volkswagen Polo remains an impressively capable supermini, offering plenty of comfort, refinement and big-car features

In-depth reviews

3 Jan 2024

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Used Volkswagen Polo (Mk6, 2018-date) review

A used buyer's guide focusing on the Volkswagen Polo Mk6 (2018-date)

Used car tests

28 Dec 2021

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Used Volkswagen Polo (Mk5, 2009-2017) review

The ageing Volkswagen Polo is still a front-runner in the supermini class, but rivals are cheaper

Used car tests

25 Nov 2021

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New Volkswagen Polo 2021 review

The facelifted Volkswagen Polo supermini channels even more Golf DNA

Road tests

5 Nov 2021

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New 2021 Volkswagen Polo facelift on sale from £17,885

Revamped Mk6 Volkswagen Polo pricing and specs revealed, with new GTI hot hatch coming next year

News

10 Sep 2021

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Volkswagen Polo - best superminis

The sixth-generation Volkswagen Polo is more like a shrunken Golf than ever before.

Best cars & vans

12 Nov 2020

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Volkswagen Polo SE L 1.0 TSI: long-term test review

Final report: Polo is bigger than ever, but we’re sad to see the sweet supermini go

Long-term tests

21 May 2019

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New Volkswagen Polo R-Line 2019 review

VW Polo R-Line mixes sporty looks with low running costs

Road tests

8 Jan 2019

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Volkswagen Polo review

The Volkswagen Polo is getting old, but it's still a front-runner in the supermini class

In-depth reviews

16 Mar 2018

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New Volkswagen Polo 1.0 petrol 2018 review

We've got our hands on the new Volkswagen Polo in the UK in 1.0 MPI guise, but is the 64bhp unit the engine to pick?

Road tests

10 Jan 2018

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New VW Polo 2017 review

The new VW Polo picks up where the old Polo left off, adding more tech and sophistication to try and outdo the Ford Fiesta

Road tests

31 Aug 2017

New Volkswagen Polo 2017 prototype front

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New Volkswagen Polo 2017 prototype review

We take an exclusive drive in the next-generation version of VW’s Polo supermini and deliver the first verdict on this crucial model

Road tests

18 Apr 2017

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New VW Polo BlueMotion 2015 review

First-ever petrol version of eco baby promises nearly 70mpg and strong refinement

Road tests

30 Jul 2015

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Volkswagen Polo BlueGT review

We drive the new Volkswagen Polo BlueGT, which mixes pace with economy of more than 60mpg

Road tests

18 May 2015

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VW Polo 1.2 TSI review

Three-cylinder Volkswagen Polo supermini has impressed, but what about this 1.2 TSI four-cylinder?

Road tests

15 Aug 2014

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VW Polo 1.4 TDI SE review

We try new VW Polo 1.4 TDI SE on British roads with three-cylinder diesel

Road tests

1 Aug 2014

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VW Polo 1.0 SE review

Verdict on British roads on new Volkswagen Polo supermini with 1.0-litre VW up! engine

Road tests

21 Jul 2014

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New Volkswagen Polo 2014 review

Changes are mainly under the skin for new 2014 Volkswagen Polo, with extra equipment and new engines

Road tests

17 Apr 2014

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Volkswagen Polo R: 250bhp 4WD prototype driven

Volkswagen Polo R is confirmed, and we get behind the wheel of 250bhp four-wheel drive prototype

Road tests

28 Feb 2014

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Volkswagen Polo

£145 per month with a £2,112.95 deposit (6.1 per cent APR)

Best cars & vans

10 Oct 2013

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Volkswagen Polo BlueGT vs SEAT Ibiza FR

The VW Polo BlueGT mixes hot hatch fun with diesel efficiency. We see if it has the edge over the SEAT Ibiza FR

Car group tests

8 Apr 2013

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Volkswagen Polo R WRC

We drive the most powerful Volkswagen Polo ever - and it proves quite a handful to keep in check

Road tests

18 Feb 2013

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VW Polo R-Line vs MiTo

We pit the new VW Polo R-Line against the Alfa MiTo TwinAir to find out which is more tempting

Car group tests

28 Jan 2013

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5. VW Polo

Car group tests

28 Dec 2012

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8. VW Polo BlueMotion

Car group tests

24 Dec 2012

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Volkswagen Polo R WRC

VW has revealed a limited-edition version of the Polo, which gets 217bhp and a 151mph top speed

News

8 Dec 2012

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VW Polo BlueGT prices

Prices have been announced for the Volkswagen Polo BlueGT, and the range starts from £17,400

News

18 Oct 2012

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VW Polo Blue GT

The Polo Blue GT combines strong performance with low emissions, thanks to cutting-edge engine technology

Road tests

5 Jul 2012

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VW Polo R concept

Volkswagen Polo WRC Street concept revealed at Worthersee, previewing 217bhp model that will make production

News

17 May 2012

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VW Polo 1.2 TSI: Final report

Like the sweets, supermini's price has jumped over the years. Is it worth it?

Long-term tests

7 May 2012

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VW Polo: Fourth report

Yellow paint makes our VW stand out – but you’ll need to do some DIY if you want to copy the look

Long-term tests

14 Mar 2012

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VW Polo: Third report

Can our turbocharged supermini really cut the mustard as a family runaround?

Long-term tests

22 Feb 2012

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Volkswagen Polo: Second report

Can a 1.2-litre Polo really match our man’s classic Golf GTI for pace? We carried out a unique test to find out

Long-term tests

24 Oct 2011

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Volkswagen Polo: first report

Our man is expecting big things from our new supermini as we find out if it makes the grade as family transport

Long-term tests

18 Jul 2011

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Volkswagen Polo GTI vs. rivals

VW’s new Polo GTI is aiming for the top of the pocket rocket class. Does it have the go-kart-like thrills to see off Citroen and Skoda rivals?

Car group tests

28 Jan 2011