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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (1994-2000) review

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Parkers overall rating: 3 out of 53.0

At a glance

Price new £7,699 - £13,085
Road tax cost £210 - £345
Insurance group 7 - 20
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Fuel economy Not tested to latest standards
Range 317 - 495 miles
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Available fuel types

Petrol

Diesel

Pros & cons

PROS

Solidly built; desirable image; slow depreciation

CONS

Expensive compared with the opposition

Written by Parkers Published: 6 June 2019

Overview

The mid-90’s third generation Polo offers superb quality at fairly steep prices – but demand means Polo loses value slowly, too. Practical, fashionable and nice to drive, and at its best with power steering. Beautifully built and very safe, although the heavy body means that performance of the smaller engined models is plodding. Saloon models have a huge boot but have never really caught on.

There are rare estate versions, too.