Supermini of the Year 2016 - pictures

A raft of updates for the VW Polo last year sent it straight to the top of the class, and this is our favourite model - the 1.2 TSI SE.

It's the same engine found in the Ibiza, producing 89bhp. As standard, the Polo costs £14,410.

The Polo's cabin is well put together and feels just like a mini Golf.

Space in the rear is good, and access is better than the Ibiza.

280-litre boot is the smallest here, but there's a low lip and wide opening meaning access is easier than the two rivals here.