Compare the Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Polo
AI generated from our expert reviews
If you are deciding between these two hatchbacks, the Volkswagen Golf is the longer car and can tow heavier loads than the Volkswagen Polo. Both cars are easy to drive in town, giving you good visibility and light steering. However, if you choose an automatic gearbox, both can be slightly jerky at low speeds when parking. Out on twisty roads, neither car feels sporty in regular form, but both are stable and fill you with confidence. Under the bonnet, the Golf offers an engine range that includes a diesel, while the Polo has no diesel options available.
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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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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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Navigation
Built-in sat nav on the car's own screen, no phone needed.
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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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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 381 litres (3 suitcases) Best | Boot space, seats up 351 litres (2 suitcases) |
| Boot space, seats down — | Boot space, seats down 1,125 litres |
| External dimensions (L x W x H) 4,284 mm x 1,789 mm x 1,491 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 1.5 TSI | Engine name 1.0 |
| Engine size 1.5 L Petrol • 115 BHP | Engine size 1.0 L Petrol • 80 BHP |
| Body type Hatchbacks | Body type Hatchbacks |
| Fuel type Petrol | Fuel type Petrol |
| Transmission Manual | Transmission Manual |
| Drive type Front wheel drive | Drive type Front wheel drive |
| Forward gears 6 | Forward gears 5 |
| Acceleration 9.9 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) 381 litres Best | Boot (seats up) 351 litres |
| Boot (seats down) — | Boot (seats down) 1,125 litres |
| Length 4,284 mm | Length 4,074 mm |
| Width 1,789 mm | Width 1,751 mm |
| Height 1,491 mm | Height 1,461 mm |
| Wheelbase 2.63 m | Wheelbase 2.55 m |
| Turning circle 11.1 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.