Compare Volkswagen Polo car insurance

The Polo is available as a three-door or five-door hatchback, with several engine sizes and levels of trim. There’s a wide range of models to choose from, including the S, Match, R Line and top-of-the-range GTI+.

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The amount of fuel consumed depends on a variety of factors, including driving efficiency and engine size. The Volkswagen Polo’s fuel economy is between 40 and 76 miles per gallon. A normal 1.0-litre petrol S, for instance, can achieve about 50 miles to the gallon. Models with stop-start technology can do even more.

This is from data put together by the Vehicle Certification Agency. Because the fuel consumption figures came from specific test conditions, they might not always be possible in the real world.

While electric VWs are available, including the e-Golf, there is no electric or hybrid version of the Polo just yet.

Volkswagen says it’s committed to launching an entry-level electric ‘people’s car’ called the ID.1, that would be comparable in size to the Polo and might be sold for under £18,000. It’s unlikely we’ll see it before 2024, though.

The Polo has an excellent safety record. It received a five-star rating when it was last independently assessed in 2017 Euro NCAP crash tests, scoring particularly highly for adult safety:

• Adult occupant safety: 96%
• Child occupant safety: 85%
• Pedestrian safety: 76%
• Safety assist: 59%

Also, newer Volkswagen Polo models boast several technology-led features that can help the driver stay safer when out on the roads.

Bought new, a Volkswagen Polo starts from £15,645 and increases to £24,280, depending on the version. Used models can be purchased for almost any budget. For instance, you could buy a second-hand 2016 SE for about £8,700, or a 2008 Match for around £2,500.

One of the most effective ways to lower the cost of your insurance is to make the most of your no-claims discount (NCD). If you’re too young or inexperienced to have built up an NCD, you might want to consider a telematics policy. It could also help to add a more experienced driver to your policy, but be aware of fronting. This is illegal as it falls under car insurance fraud.

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