Specifications for the Volkswagen Polo 1.2
ENGINE/TRANSMISSION:
1,198 cc three-cylinder 12-valve petrol engine developing 65 bhp at 5,400 rpm. Five-speed manual gearbox. Front-wheel-drive
PERFORMANCE:
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Top speed 101 mph, 0-62 mph in 14.9 seconds
FUEL CONSUMPTION:
42 mpg on long journeys, 27 mpg town driving, as tested. EU urban consumption 37.2 mpg
PRICES ex-works:
3-door...€14,680 5-door...€15,185
THE OPPOSITION
Fiat Punto 1.2 Elegance (*)
3-door...€12,125. 5-door...€12,630
Renault Clio 1.2
3-door...€14,290. 5-door...€14,750
Toyota Yaris 1.0 Luna
3-door...€14,505. 5-door...€14,885