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Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
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Volkswagen Golf SV
Hatchback · Gasoline · FWD
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI
Car A
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI
The Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI prioritizes city-friendly efficiency with enough pace for daily driving, offering good value in its segment. Practical seating for five and a 351 L trunk support small-family and commuting needs.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety5 L/100km
Volkswagen Golf SV
Car B
Volkswagen Golf SV
The Volkswagen Golf SV blends efficient running with family-friendly space, making it a sensible choice for city use and everyday duties. It focuses on value and safety rather than premium frills.
5 seatsHatchbackGasoline5-star safety150 hp
Why compared same body typesame brandsame powertrainsame seatssimilar price

Usage fit

Family 62 / 67
City 76 / 62
Budget / value 72 / 70
Road trip 29 / 44
Performance 29 / 29
Cargo 19 / 28
Practical 52 / 55
Premium 14 / 22
Winter 20 / 26

Scores out of 100. Blue = Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI · Orange = Volkswagen Golf SV

Specs side-by-side

Spec Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI Volkswagen Golf SV
Values are representative — confirm for your market and trim.

Pros & cons

Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI

  • Efficient for its class at 5 L/100 km, ideal for city driving
  • Quick enough for confident merging (0–100 km/h in 9 s)
  • Usable 5-seat layout and 351 L trunk for everyday errands
  • Good value in its segment around the 21,000 price point

Volkswagen Golf SV

  • Efficient for its class with 5.5 combined consumption
  • Roomy 500 L trunk and five seats suit growing families
  • 0–100 km/h in 8.1 s and 150 hp enable confident merging
  • Good value in its segment around the 25,000 price point

Verdict

Pick Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI if…
Best fuel economy
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI uses 5.0 L/100km vs 5.5 — a meaningful saving if you cover high mileage.
Pick Volkswagen Golf SV if…
More power
Volkswagen Golf SV puts out 150 hp vs 105 — meaningfully quicker and more confident on motorways.

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