Is Volkswagen Polo a reliable car?

Unfortunately, the Polo isn’t the most reliable of cars, according to our latest What Car? Reliability Survey. The Polo came in 17th place out of a class of 25, with owners citing problems with the air conditioning, engine start/stop system and infotainment screen.

Is the VW Polo a 1.6 diesel?

The diesel is a 1.6, which is a decent drive but will be ignored because the payback period is too long in small cars. Versus the old Polo, you’ll have gathered pretty well every component is new. Although not new to the world in general, because we’ve seen it in the Ibiza. The platform is internally known as MQB A0.

Is the Volkswagen Polo GTI a good car?

Above that will slot the 2.0-litre GTI. The diesel is a 1.6, which is a decent drive but will be ignored because the payback period is too long in small cars. Versus the old Polo, you’ll have gathered pretty well every component is new. Although not new to the world in general, because we’ve seen it in the Ibiza.

How old is the VW Polo fifth generation?

The Volkswagen Polo has been a success story for the VW brand over the past 42-years. Volkswagen’s mascot of cheap and cheerful will soon add another feather in its cap when the sixth-generation model takes centre stage later this year. So one might wonder, what’s with the harebrained idea of reviewing the aging fifth-gen model, now?

How much does a VW Polo Vivo cost?

Having sampled both the turbocharged 1,0-litre?81 kW GT (read our scoop first drive here) and the 1,4-litre 63 kW Comfortline (in the March 2018 issue of CAR magazine) derivatives, we now take a drive in the 1,6-litre 77 kW Highline model, which is priced at R214?900 (see range pricing here ).

Is 1.4 TDI good?

We try new VW Polo 1.4 TDI SE on British roads with three-cylinder diesel. Try as it might, the VW Polo can’t quite knock the mighty Fiesta off its perch. The updated car is very refined, plus its economy isn’t far off the best in class. Still, under the skin, it remains an incredibly accomplished, well sorted car.

Which VW Polo is the fastest?

VW Polo GTI
The VW Polo GTI is the fastest model in the Polo range but its turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine and upmarket cabin also make it the most expensive…

How many miles can a Volkswagen Polo last?

Volkswagen cars typically last around 100,000 miles as long as it is serviced and taken good care of. VW cars you buy today usually last longer than VWs that are just 10 years old. However, like most vehicles, you can only achieve this mile mark if you continuously take the car for regular maintenance.

Is the VW Polo 1.4 se a good car?

Economy is better as well, climbing from 45mpg combined to 48mpg, and while that’s not as good as the 67mpg 74bhp diesel, the petrol version is likely to cost £1,000 less. Factor in real smoothness and excellent refinement at motorway speeds and it presents a strong case. The good news doesn’t end there.

What’s the price of a new VW Polo?

Volkswagen expects most buyers to opt for the piddling 59bhp naturally aspirated 1.2, closely followed by this better-nourished 84bhp 1.4. In five-door SE spec, the latter is yours for £12,450 – which will only buy you a Fiesta on steel wheels. Does that mean the Polo can shoot to the top of the class? So, this new VW Polo’s a bargain then?

When did the fifth generation Polo come out?

3/5dr hatch (1.2, 1.4 petrol, 1.2, 1.6 diesel [S, Moda, MatchEdition, BlueMotion, R-Line, R-Line Style, SEL, BlueGT, GTI) The fifth-generation Polo arrived in British dealers back in October 2009 with a range that drew upon 34 years of experience in this market sector.

Which is the best model in the Polo range?

Further up the Polo range, the SEL, R-Line, BlueGT and GTI models were fitted with cruise control and rear parking sensors. A ‘Polo R-Line Style’ model was added which featured the R-Line body kit, body-coloured door handles and door mirrors, 16-inch ‘Rivazza’ alloy wheels and a Bluetooth touch phone kit.