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Skoda Roomster 1.2
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Skoda Roomster 1.2
Car A
Skoda Roomster 1.2
A practical 5‑seater with city‑friendly manners, low fuel use, and a roomy 450 L trunk, the Skoda Roomster 1.2 offers good value in its segment for everyday duties. Modest power and FWD make it less suited to quick highway work or harsh winter conditions.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline4-star safety
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI
Car B
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI
A compact, city-focused petrol model that balances efficiency and everyday usability with decent pace. Strong reliability and safety signals make it an easy fit for commuters and small families, but it’s not aimed at cargo-heavy or premium tastes.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety5 L/100km115 hp
Why compared better on fuelbetter valuecomparison picksame body typesame powertrainsame seats

Usage fit

Family 58 / 64
City 75 / 76
Budget / value 69 / 75
Road trip 26 / 29
Performance 32 / 29
Cargo 25 / 19
Practical 53 / 54
Premium 11 / 15
Winter 16 / 20

Scores out of 100. Blue = Skoda Roomster 1.2 · Orange = Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Roomster 1.2 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Skoda Roomster 1.2

  • Efficient for its class at 5.4 L/100 km, helping keep running costs down
  • 450 L trunk and five seats suit growing families and errands
  • Easygoing, city‑oriented performance with simple FWD traction
  • Price aligns with good value in its segment

Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI

  • Efficient for its class at 5 L/100 km.
  • Responsive enough for city traffic (0–100 km/h in 9 s, 115 hp, 200 Nm).
  • Useful everyday space for a compact car (351 L trunk, five seats).
  • Good value in its segment around 21,000.

Verdict

Pick Skoda Roomster 1.2 if…
Efficiency & everyday ease
Skoda Roomster 1.2 is the choice if fuel economy and city-friendly driving are your priority.
Pick Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI if…
More power
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI puts out 115 hp vs 70 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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