Guide Note
Manufactured by Volkswagen, the Polo is sold in Europe and other markets worldwide. The Polo is not available in the United States. Introduced in 1975, the Polo was the company's second hatchback model after the Golf and remained Volkswagen's smallest vehicle until the Volkswagen Lupo was released in 1988. The Polo is currently available in diesel, gasoline and flex fuel models.
Fast Facts
- Manufacturer: Volkswagen
- Class: Economy, Supermini
- Engine: 4-cylinder inline
- Transmission: five or six-speed manual, four-speed automatic
- Fuel Efficiency: 33.2 (City)/60.1 (Highway)
- Power: 59kW @ 5000rpm
- Torque: 130Nm @ 4200rpm
- Top Speed: 108 mph
- MSRP: £7,690-£14,380 ($15,145-$28,320)
Reviews
"The Polo has a classy image, a wide range of engines and a cushy ride."—What Car?1
"It feels solid and is cheap to run, but the relatively high list price for what you gat (sic) can be off-putting."—Parkers2
"The Polo is a very grown up supermini that exudes quality, though rivals offer a sharper, sportier drive"—AutoExpress3
