8.1
2024 Volkswagen Polo GTI review
Like its larger, more expensive Golf GTI sibling, the Volkswagen Polo GTI is a hot hatch with a lot going for it.
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Matt Campbell
2022 Volkswagen Polo vs 2024 Skoda Fabia Comparison
Volkswagen Polo
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2022 Volkswagen
Polo
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2024 Skoda
Fabia
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the light category, between scores of 7.1 and 8.2.
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8.1
7.9
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Based on the Volkswagen Polo GTi
Based on the Skoda Fabia MONTE CARLO EDITION 150
Best suitable for...
City drivingFuel Efficiency
40L
200 to 260 km
40L - 42L
196 to 223 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
warranty
warranty
7 year
warranty
warranty
MSRP
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$32,390 - $39,690
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Lovely driving character
- Perky turbo petrol engine
- Interior trim is classic GTI
Misses
- Tight back seat
- Cheap finishes
- Pricing keeps creeping up
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Charming thing to look at and drive
- Lots of Skoda practicality highlights
- Decent boot for its size
Misses
- Hard ride, lots of road noise
- Back seat is cramped
- You can get an Audi A1 for less!
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Park Assist (+$1,000)
- Premium Paint (+$500)
- Service Pack - 5 Year/75,000km (+$1,800)
- Service Pack - 7 Year/105,000km (+$2,650)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, TURBO DIR/INDIR INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 999 - 1984 | 999 - 1498 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.0L, 2.0L | 1.5L, 1.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 3, TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, TURBO 3 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 12 - 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 147kW | 85kW - 110kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 4390 - 5000 | 5500 - 6000 | |
| Torque | ||
| 175Nm - 320Nm | 200Nm - 250Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 2000 | 1500 - 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 10.5 - 11.65 | 10.5 - 12 | |
