Volkswagen Polo 1.0
£12,995
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- POLO 1.0
- Year
- 2020
- Mileage
- 33,000 mi
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Transmission
- Manual
- Body
- Hatchback
- Engine
- 999CC
- Colour
- Red
Overview
This 2020 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 hatchback is a practical, efficient city car perfect for everyday driving. The manual petrol engine delivers reliable performance with modest running costs, while the compact five-door design makes parking and manoeuvring effortless. With 33,000 miles on the clock, this red Polo represents excellent value for a nearly-new vehicle. The 999cc engine is economical and straightforward to maintain. Ideal for first-time buyers or those seeking dependable urban transport, this Polo combines VW's solid build quality with genuine affordability.
Key Features
- ✓Insurance Group: Group 8E
- ✓CO2: 121
- ✓Model Series: Hatchback (2017 - 2021)
- ✓Gross Weight KG: 1620
- ✓Acceleration 0-60mph: 10.8
- ✓Aspiration: Turbo Common Rail
- ✓Fuel Consumption Combined MPG: 53.3
- ✓Forward Gears: 5
- ✓Maximum Power BHP: 94
- ✓Maximum Speed MPH: 116
About the Volkswagen POLO 1.0
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The Volkswagen Polo 1.0 is a supermini that positions itself as a practical, affordable entry point to the VW brand. It appeals primarily to first-time buyers and those seeking economical city driving without significant compromises on quality or equipment. The 1.0-litre engine comes in naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions across different generations. The Polo is known for solid build quality, user-friendly design, and reasonable running costs, though it sits in a competitive segment against the Ford Fiesta and Vauxhall Corsa. It offers more space than its footprint suggests and maintains VW's reputation for reliability and resale value.
Pros
- +Practical interior space for supermini class
- +Good fuel economy and low emissions
- +Solid build quality and VW reliability
- +Reasonable equipment levels for the price
- +Predictable, easy to drive character
Watch out for
- −1.0 engine lacks real performance or refinement
- −Firm suspension can feel uncomfortable on poor roads
- −Modest power delivery limits motorway comfort
Common issues
- !DSG gearbox jerking on early models
- !Engine carbon buildup on direct injection versions
