Volkswagen Polo Hatchback

VW’s new Polo GTI is aiming for the top of the pocket rocket class. Does it have the go-kart-like thrills to see off Citroen and Skoda rivals?

They’re effectively the same car but with different looks and price tags. But which is best; the VW, SEAT or Skoda?

Does new hot baby finally deliver same thrills as legendary big brother?

The latest version of VW's class-leading Polo Bluemotion is here - and greener than ever - but does it sacrifice too much in pursuit of economy?

All-new version of green supermini promises to deliver ultimate efficiency with minimal sacrifices to performance.

VW’s Polo GTI and SEAT’s Ibiza Bocanegra use the same engine, but which is better? Plus, how do they rate against VW’s Nineties sizzler?

Can baby hot hatch live up to famous name?

Volkswagen’s new small-capacity turbocharged Polo packs plenty of power. But can it beat its feisty Renault Clio rival?

Classy looks and great refinement make supermini a winner

Tight finances mean supermini sales are booming, and VW’s new Polo aims to cash in with a classy, Golf-style look. Can it beat rivals from Mazda, Rena…

New VW baby is larger and more grown-up than ever. Can it topple class-leading Fiesta?

Eco supermini will be cleanest family car ever

It's predicted to be the best-selling Polo – but does the 1.4 petrol add up?

Does smallest diesel work in the latest supermini star?

Influence of the latest Golf is clear as German baby grows up in style.

The supermini has a rock-solid image, but there are plenty of pitfalls to be wary of before buying

Thanks to a raft of upgrades, VW’s new Polo Bluemotion promises amazing fuel efficiency. We put it to the test as it meets the most economical cars in…

VW's Bluemotion offers good economy but it's a tad expensive. Best check out the standard model first

The Polo GTi has power and style, but how does it compare to the Golf?

The Polo is a very grown up supermini that exudes quality, though rivals offer a sharper, sportier drive

Could blue be the colour that stops us seeing red at the pumps? VW thinks so

Line up a classic Golf GTI MkI next to its modern successor, and there's one obvious difference - size. The latest version of VW's hot hatch has match…

If you need reminding that we live in strange times, take a moment to look at the Polo Dune.

The Polo's freshened up! Volkswagen is set to celebrate the car's 30th birthday by giving it a new look and a revised engine range

The new C2 VTS may be grabbing the pocket-rocket headlines, but don't ignore this - a hot version of the Volkswagen Polo.

A strange thing is happening to the supermini market... Conventional hatchbacks are being turned into 'urban on-roaders'.

Superminis always hold their value well. They have a broad customer base that ensures they are popular new or used.

They're all getting a bit smug at Volkswagen. Not content with redefining the diesel hatch market with the PD range, they're now using the technology …