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Volkswagen Polo 6

Subcompact Hatchback

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Product Overview

Volkswagen Polo Mk6 is a subcompact hatchback in production from 2017 to 2021. It was available with a range of inline-3 and inline-4 engines that displaced 1.0 to 2.0 liters.

Compared to the Mk5 Polo, the Mk6 has a more mature styling. Even smaller engines became common, though one can still equip the car with a 2.0L unit (GTI). Interestingly, only one diesel was offered.

The official fuel economy rating is exceptionally rosy, though it may cast more doubts on the trustworthiness of the regulators and perhaps the owner's own sanity than it relates to reality.

Ratings

What we found

Neofiliac score 28%

Pros

Low fuel consumption

Cons

Only available with small engines
No independent rear suspensions

What external reviewers found

External score 63%

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Excellent ride quality
Good standard equipment
Decent fuel economy
Sleek, sporty styling

Cons

Lack of standard equipment
Lack of driver appeal
Lack of automatic gearbox
Not as fun as Swift Sport
Not as fun to drive as a Ford Fiesta or as fast as a Polo GTI
Small boot

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Specifications

Variants shown:

1.0 65

1.0 65 Euro6d

1.0 75

1.0 MPI 80

1.0 TGI 90

1.0 TGI 90 Euro6d

1.0 TSI 110

1.0 TSI 110 DSG

1.0 TSI 115

1.0 TSI 115 DSG

1.0 TSI 116

1.0 TSI 116 DSG

1.0 TSI 95 Euro6d

1.0 TSI 95

1.0 TSI 95 Euro6d DSG

1.0 TSI 95 DSG

1.5 TSI 150 DSG

1.6 TDI 80

1.6 TDI 95

1.6 TDI 95 DSG

GTI

GTI DSG

GTI Euro6d DSG

GTI R5 AWD

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External Reviews

autocar^[1]

Reviewer score 52% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autocar have found:

VW is only offering the Polo Beats with the smallest engines in the range. Underneath the largely superficial Beats treatment, the Polo remains one of the most solidly built, grown-up and complete small cars on the market. For those who want refinement and a big-car feel from their supermini, there’s still little else that can touch it.

Pros

Excellent infotainment system
Comfortable to drive
Decent fuel economy

Cons

Pricier than rivals
Lack of driver appeal

autoexpress^[2]

Reviewer score 64% (normalized by Neofiliac)

Reviewers from autoexpress have found:

The latest Volkswagen Polo GTI is an accomplished hot supermini. It feels like a forgiving hot hatch that'll be very easy to live with. The tech-filled interior sets a high benchmark in this class. It's not the last word in excitement, however; for outright thrills the latest Ford Fiesta ST has the edge.

Pros

Powerful engine
Comfortable to drive

Cons

No limited-slip differential
Engine feels unstressed

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References

^ Volkswagen Polo Beats 1.6 TDI 2018 review. [autocar].
^ New Volkswagen Polo GTI 2018 review. [autoexpress].

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