Volkswagen Polo (new)
Overall Average Rating - 80.77%
Position in the Top 100 cars - 85th
Ratings
Position in the Top 100 cars
Reliability: 69th
Build Quality: 59th
Running Costs: 38th
Performance: 93rd
Braking: 86th
Ride Quality: 83rd
Handling: 91st
Practicality: 74th
Comfort: 82nd
Ease of Driving: 70th
Your Quotes
“Overall, a reasonable package which does retain its value pretty well, But, if you want total peace of mind, opt for an equivalent Japanese model.”
Mr Danny Cahill - Cornwall
“Very reliable and economical but very expensive to service at main dealers and parts expensive, too. Suspension wear on a very low mileage car I felt was unacceptable, too.”
Mr Scott Dawkins - Leics
“Reliable but a lot of small niggles such as rattles, suspension clonks, etc.”
Mr Ward - Leeds
“A huge disappointment given it was my first foray into a manufacturer that is touted as having high reliability.”
Lisa Hopkins - Surrey
“It's OK, the ride quality is bumpy and the maintenance costs are very high, but it is reliable”
Mr Richard Carter - London
“Serves its purpose very well as a faithful second car but unsuitable for serious motoring because it is too small and not powerful enough for long distances on the motorway.”
Claire Critchley - Kent
Manufacturer Verdict (Position - 15th)
Justifying its premium prices has always been a problem for VW. Most models in its range challenge for class honours, but if you want a cut-price alternative with similar strengths, you can opt instead for a VW-owned Skoda or SEAT. While the Czech firm's latest models trounce anything from VW in the Driver Power top 100, at least the German giant has trumped SEAT in the manufacturer rank.
