Volkswagen Polo 5dr hatchback

1.2 70 E

Never a huge seller in the UK because of its pricing, but very dependable. Petrol engine best left for ardent diesel-phobes: best of the range is the 99bhp TDi. Reasonable to drive, but pound-for-pound not as rounded or pleasing as the larger Golf.

  • Price

  • £8,940

  • Autocar Rating

  • 7 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  • 4 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels not available
Metallic paint 350
Safety And Security
Alarm not available
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox TBA
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks not available
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts TBA
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking not available
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control TBA
Visible VIN TBA
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning 880
Climate control not available
Cruise control not available
Elec. steering adj not available
Electric front windows TBA
Electric mirrors TBA
Electric sunroof 495
Heated mirrors TBA
Leather seats not available
Manual sunroof not available
Power seats adj not available
Seat height adj TBA
Split/fold rear seats not available
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone not available
Multi CD not available
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Satellite navigation TBA
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Hatchback
Boot space (max ltr) TBA
Boot space (min ltr) TBA
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Front
Engine (cc/type) 1198/4
Engine position TBA
Front headroom (mm) TBA
Front legroom (mm) TBA
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone not available
Height (mm) 1467
Kerb weight (kg) 1016
Length (mm) 3916
Max power (bhp/rpm) 69/5400
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 83/3000
Multi CD not available
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Rear headroom (mm) TBA
Rear kneeroom (mm) TBA
Satellite navigation TBA
Towing weight (kg) 800
Turning circle (m) TBA
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1650

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 14.5
Max speed (mph) 104

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 45
CO2 rating (g/km) 138
Combined mpg 48.7
Extra urban mpg 58.9
Insurance group 2
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 112yr Perforation + 1yr Volkswagen Assistance Breakdown
Pence per mile 29.65
Service intervals 10/20,000
Servicing cost over 3yrs 632
Tank capacity (gallons) 9.9
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 235
Typical insurance quote 281
Urban mpg 37.2

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 3070 3070
Tax payable at 22% 675.4 1350.8
Tax payable at 44% 675.4 1350.8

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Metallic paint 350
Air conditioning 880
Electric sunroof 495
 
TOTAL PRICE:  £8,940  Update Price

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