Volkswagen Polo Reviews
You'll find all our Volkswagen Polo reviews right here. Volkswagen Polo prices range from $29,490 for the Polo Life to $41,790 for the Polo Gti.
Our reviews offer detailed analysis of the 's features, design, practicality, fuel consumption, engine and transmission, safety, ownership and what it's like to drive.
The most recent reviews sit up the top of the page, but if you're looking for an older model year or shopping for a used car, scroll down to find Volkswagen dating back as far as 1996.
Or, if you just want to read the latest news about the Volkswagen Polo, you'll find it all here.
Volkswagen Polo 2022 review: Life
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By Emily Agar · 31 Jul 2022
The Volkswagen Polo Life hasn't changed much since the last version but it's popular for a reason. Still, it's a safe play compared to some of the other hatchback designs coming out now. If you're looking at this for a family car you need or want something that's small on the outside. But does that mean it's going to be too cramped on the inside?
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Volkswagen Polo GTI 2022 review
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By James Cleary · 03 Jun 2022
Think of the letters GTI, and most performance enthusiasts will also be thinking Volkswagen. The Polo GTI is the German giant's pocket-size hot hatch, and it's just had a refresh with more tech, more safety, some cosmetic tweaks, and a higher starting price. We tested it on road and track to see how it shapes up.
Volkswagen Polo 2022 review
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By James Cleary · 03 Jun 2022
Volkswagen may have embraced the shift to SUVs, but it hasn't forgotten its passenger car roots, with an upgraded version of the city-sized Polo arriving with even more safety, additional tech, extra standard features, and a higher starting price.
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Volkswagen Polo 2020 review: Style
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By Tom White · 30 Jan 2020
The continued success of VW's Polo proves there's a semi-premium niche to fill in the city-car segment. But is it worth the extra spend?
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Audi A1 vs VW Polo: German City Car Comparison Review
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By Matt Campbell · 19 Dec 2019
The VW Polo and Audi A1 are twins under the skin, but the new-generation versions are more individual than ever before. We put the entry-level Audi A1 30 TFSI model up against the highest-spec 'regular' Polo (non-GTI), the VW Polo Style, to see which deserves your money more.
Toyota Yaris vs Mazda 2 vs VW Polo vs Hyundai Accent 2019: city car comparison review
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By Matt Campbell · 06 May 2019
If your natural habitat is the urban jungle you'll need transport to help you survive its tight A-to-B challenges. We've compared four city-sized hatchbacks, in their entry-level form, to determine which one best meets the less-is-more brief.
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Volkswagen Polo Beats 2019 review
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By Tom White · 25 Oct 2018
This Polo might not be as shouty as a pair of Beats headphones, but can it deliver on its big aural promise?
Volkswagen Polo GTI 2019 review: weekend test
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By Matt Campbell · 19 Oct 2018
My dogs don't like it when I drive enthusiastically. So I dropped them off at the kennels for the weekend when I got the 2019 VW Polo GTI. Sadly, though, I didn't get much of a chance to drive it hard
Volkswagen Polo GTI 2018 review
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By Laura Berry · 31 Aug 2018
The new Polo is the smallest Volkswagen you can currently buy, and the angriest is the Polo GTI. So, is it too small? Does it cost too much? And is it quick enough?
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Volkswagen Polo 2018 review: 70TSI Trendline
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By Nedahl Stelio · 02 May 2018
Getting into a Polo is like visiting an old friend. You know they're good value, fairly reliable, look great and you like the way they do things.