Volkswagen Small / City car reviews
If a city car is top of your shopping list, then browse through our reviews to find out which small car would suit your lifestyle.
Nippy, compact, great for city driving, small cars are good first cars as well as handy for driving around town. With fun engines and quirky looks, city cars can hold their own for longer journeys too these days.
We have a wide range of small cars for sale listed on the site, plus expert advice about small 4x4 cars, small cars with big boots, and fun fast city cars. Read our Volkswagen small cars reviews, including full performance figures, running costs, practicality, safety and handling statistics and options data. Browse photo galleries and research into potential problems using thousands of owners’ reviews.
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Volkswagen Small / City car reviews
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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2017 onwards) Review
A polished supermini for sensible buyers
New price: £21,470 - £27,970Read full reviewPROS
- Impressive interior technology
- Efficient engine range
- Spacious for a supermini
CONS
- More expensive than its rivals
- Engines aren't exactly sparkling
- Dull driving experience
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Volkswagen Up (2012 - 2023) Review
The benchmark of the city car class
Used price: £1,684 - £18,958Read full reviewPROS
- Class-leading build quality
- Peppy range of engines
- Fabulous Up GTI model
CONS
- Pricier than many rivals
- Only four seats
- Three-star Euro NCAP rating
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Volkswagen Polo GTi (2010 - 2017) Review
Used price: £2,782 - £11,210Read full reviewPROS
- Good average fuel economy
- Decent boot space
- Looks like a Golf GTI
- Facelift vastly improved car
CONS
- Not as fun to drive as rivals
- Not a proper GTI pre-facelift
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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2009 - 2017) Review
Used price: £1,119 - £12,429Read full reviewPROS
- Roomy interior
- Low running costs
- Good choice of engines
CONS
- Not as exciting to drive as a Ford Fiesta
- More expensive than typical superminis
- Basic versions are very basic
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Volkswagen Fox (2006 - 2012) Review
Used price: £398 - £1,315Read full reviewPROS
Easy to drive in town, cheapest Volkswagen model, cheap to run
CONS
Mediocre levels of standard equipment, drab interior, lacks fun to drive feel of many other small cars
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Volkswagen Polo GTI (2006 - 2009) Review
Used price: £693 - £1,991Read full reviewPROS
Neat GTI styling, nippy performance, excellent build quality and reliability
CONS
Not especially fun to drive and not quick enough to be a genuine hot hatch
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Volkswagen Polo Dune (2004 - 2008) Review
Used price: £693 - £2,503Read full reviewPROS
Neat off-road styling additions, comfortable ride, economical engine, good build quality
CONS
Not actually four-wheel drive, lacklustre 1.2-litre engine, offers little over a standard Polo, dull cabin design
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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2002 - 2009) Review
Small, solid and dependable - the Polo Mk4 exemplifies traditional VW values
Used price: £388 - £3,298Read full reviewPROS
- Excellent build quality
- Safe to drive
- Low emission Bluemotion version available
CONS
- Expensive compared to other small hatchbacks
- Low equipment levels
- Drab interior
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Volkswagen Polo Estate (2000 - 2002) Review
Used price: £0 - £0Read full reviewPROS
Quality image; strong residual values; reliability
CONS
Expensive for a supermini
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Volkswagen Polo Hatchback (2000 - 2002) Review
Used price: £0 - £0Read full reviewPROS
Quality image, strong residual values, reliability.
CONS
Expensive for a supermini.
