Volkswagen Polo 5dr hatchback

1.4 80 Dune

Never a huge seller in the UK because of its pricing, but very dependable. Petrol engine best left for ardent diesel-phobes: best of the range is the 99bhp TDi. Reasonable to drive, but pound-for-pound not as rounded or pleasing as the larger Golf.

  • Price

  • £12,990

  • Autocar Rating

  • 7 stars out of 10

  • NCAP Rating

  • 4 stars out of 10

Equipment

Exterior
Alloy wheels standard
Metallic paint 350
Safety And Security
Alarm standard
Anti-lock brakes standard
Auto gearbox TBA
Central locking standard
Centre 3-point belt standard
Deadlocks TBA
Driver airbag standard
Etched windows TBA
Immobiliser standard
Locking wheel nuts standard
Marked parts TBA
Passenger airbag standard
Power steering standard
Remote locking standard
Seatbelt tensioners standard
Secure spare wheel standard
Side airbag standard
Side impact bars standard
Traction control TBA
Visible VIN TBA
Comfort And Convenience
Air conditioning standard
Climate control not available
Cruise control TBA
Elec. steering adj TBA
Electric front windows standard
Electric mirrors standard
Electric sunroof TBA
Heated mirrors standard
Leather seats not available
Manual sunroof TBA
Power seats adj TBA
Seat height adj standard
Split/fold rear seats standard
Steering height adj standard
Steering reach adj standard
Audio, communication and navigation
Hands-free phone TBA
Multi CD TBA
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Satellite navigation TBA
Unique fit radio TBA

Performance & Measurements

Body type Hatchback
Boot space (max ltr) TBA
Boot space (min ltr) TBA
Braking distance (m) TBA/TBA
Driven wheels Front
Engine (cc/type) 1390/4
Engine position F
Front headroom (mm) TBA
Front legroom (mm) TBA
Fuel type Unleaded
Hands-free phone TBA
Height (mm) 1499
Kerb weight (kg) 1086
Length (mm) 3925
Max power (bhp/rpm) 79/TBA
Max torque (lb ft/rpm) 97/3800
Multi CD TBA
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Radio not available
RDS radio not available
Rear headroom (mm) TBA
Rear kneeroom (mm) TBA
Satellite navigation TBA
Towing weight (kg) 800
Turning circle (m) TBA
Unique fit radio TBA
Width (mm) 1670

Manufacturer's figures

0-60 mph (secs) 13.5
Max speed (mph) 106

Running Costs

% value retained (3yrs/36,000mls) 42
CO2 rating (g/km) 157
Combined mpg 42.8
Extra urban mpg 51.4
Insurance group 3
Manufacturer's warranty 3yr/60k + 3yr Paint + 112yr Perforation + 1yr Volkswagen Assistance Breakdown
Pence per mile 37.96
Service intervals 10/20,000
Servicing cost over 3yrs 752
Tank capacity (gallons) 9.9
Typical contract hire rate (pcm) 315
Typical insurance quote 304
Urban mpg 32.8

Company Car Tax

 
Percentage Charge 35 35
Benefit in kind 4478 4478
Tax payable at 22% 985.16 1970.32
Tax payable at 44% 985.16 1970.32

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