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Skoda Roomster 1.2
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Volkswagen Polo Beats
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 safety5.4 L/100km
Volkswagen Polo Beats
Car B
Volkswagen Polo Beats
The Volkswagen Polo Beats suits city driving with efficient petrol power and usable performance. It adds five-seat practicality and a 351 L boot while emphasizing reliability and safety, offering good value in its segment.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety115 hp
Why compared cross brandsame body typesame powertrainsame seatssame usage profilesimilar price

Usage fit

Family 58 / 63
City 75 / 74
Budget / value 69 / 71
Road trip 26 / 28
Performance 32 / 31
Cargo 25 / 19
Practical 53 / 52
Premium 11 / 15
Winter 16 / 20

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

Specs side-by-side

Spec Skoda Roomster 1.2 Volkswagen Polo Beats
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 Beats

  • Efficient for its class at 5.6 L/100 km, helping keep running costs down
  • Practical for a family compact with 5 seats and a 351 L trunk
  • Usable performance for urban use (0–100 km/h in 9.6 s; 115 hp, 200 Nm)
  • Focus on reliability and safety aligns with everyday needs

Verdict

Pick Skoda Roomster 1.2 if…
Best fuel economy
Skoda Roomster 1.2 uses 5.4 L/100km vs 5.6 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Polo Beats if…
More power
Volkswagen Polo Beats puts out 115 hp vs 70 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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