Compare the BMW 1 Series vs Volkswagen Polo
AI generated from our expert reviews
The longer BMW 1 Series is more powerful than the Volkswagen Polo. Up front, you can easily get comfortable in both cars thanks to plenty of adjustment in the seats and steering wheel, and both are easy to drive around town thanks to light steering. Low-speed comfort differs, though: the suspension in the 1 Series is quite firm and jittery, with large potholes sending a thud through the cabin, while the Polo will not jostle you over lumps and bumps. On a winding back road the BMW really shines, whereas the standard Polo definitely does not feel sporty. In the back, headroom could prove a bit tight for taller adults in the 1 Series, while your taller passengers will have no trouble getting comfy in the Volkswagen.
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Compare the specs
Standard kit
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Camera
A rear (sometimes 360°) camera that shows what's behind you while parking.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
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Tow hitch
A fitted towbar for pulling a trailer, caravan or bike rack.
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Android Auto
Mirrors your Android phone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Apple CarPlay
Mirrors your iPhone's apps, like maps, music and messages, onto the car's touchscreen.
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Climate control
Automatically keeps the cabin at a set temperature, rather than a manual heater dial.
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Cruise control
Holds a steady speed on the motorway without keeping your foot on the accelerator.
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Parking Sensors
Beeps that get faster as you get closer to something while parking.
Key information
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Available fuel types Petrol | Available fuel types Petrol |
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Boot space, seats up 300 litres (2 suitcases) | Boot space, seats up 351 litres (2 suitcases) Best |
| Boot space, seats down 1,135 litres Best | Boot space, seats down 1,125 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,361 mm x 1,800 mm x 1,459 mm | External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,074 mm x 1,751 mm x 1,461 mm |
| Towing capacity 1,300 kg Best | Towing capacity 800 kg |
| First year tax rate £455 | First year tax rate £455 |
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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Fuel economy
This measures how much fuel a car uses, according to official tests. It's measured in miles per gallon (MPG) and a higher number means the car is more fuel efficient.
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| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Insurance
The insurance group the car sits in, from 1 to 50. The lower the group, the cheaper it usually is to insure.
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Drivetrain & power
| Engine name 120 Step Auto | Engine name 1.0 |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 156 BHP | Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 80 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Automatic | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 7 | Forward gears 5 |
| Acceleration 7.8 s (0-60 mph) Best | Acceleration 15.6 s (0-60 mph) |
Dimensions & space
| Number of seats 5 | Number of seats 5 |
| Number of doors 5 | Number of doors 5 |
| Boot (seats up) 300 litres | Boot (seats up) 351 litres Best |
| Boot (seats down) 1,135 litres Best | Boot (seats down) 1,125 litres |
| Length 4,361 mm | Length 4,074 mm |
| Width 1,800 mm | Width 1,751 mm |
| Height 1,459 mm | Height 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.67 m | Wheelbase 2.55 m |
| Turning circle 11.7 m | Turning circle 10.7 m |
Full features list
*Please contact the dealer for a personalised quote, including terms and conditions. Quote is subject to dealer requirements, including status and availability. Illustrations are based on personal contract hire, 9 month upfront fee, 48 month term and 8000 miles annually, VAT included.