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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (1994-2000) review
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At a glance
| Price new | £7,699 - £13,085 |
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| Road tax cost | £210 - £345 |
| Insurance group | 7 - 20 |
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| Fuel economy | Not tested to latest standards |
| Range | 317 - 495 miles |
| Number of doors | 3 - 5 |
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Available fuel types
Petrol
Diesel
Pros & cons
PROS
Solidly built; desirable image; slow depreciation
CONS
Expensive compared with the opposition
Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (94-00) rivals
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.
Review contents
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Overview Currently reading
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Practicality & safety
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Interior, tech & comfort
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Engines & handling
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Ownership cost
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