VW Polo 1.0 TSI Bluemotion DSG R-Line

The Volkswagen Polo hatchback epitomises smart, efficient, subcompact hatchback motoring. Whether you’re a student, a young family, a housewife, a commuter or an empty nester, there’s a Polo that’s right for you. There’s even a Polo GTI for robot racers. But here - just months before a new-generation Polo arrives in SA - is a Polo with a difference: a high-tech model with an advanced three-cylinder engine. Does it point the way to Volkswagen’s future?
SPECS
Make and model: VW Polo 1.0 TSI DSG Bluemotion
Engine: In-line three-cylinder, 999 cc, turbo
Power : 81 kW @ 5 000 rpm
Torque: 200 Nm @ 2 000 - 3 500 rpm
Power-to-weight ratio: 70,652 kW/ton
Gearbox: Seven-speed DSG dual-clutch, FWD
Wheels/tyres: 17-inch alloy, 215/40 R17 tyres
PERFORMANCE
0-100 km/h: 9,3 sec
Top speed: 197 km/h
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres
Fuel consumption (claimed/tested): 4,4/6,7 litres/100 km
Operating range (claimed/tested): 1 020/670 km
CO2 emissions: 102 g/km
SUMMARY AND PRICING
PROS
A lot more entertaining than expected.
CONS
High-tech efficiency comes at a price. Replacement imminent.
Retail price/as tested: R290 200/R319 649
Rivals
Ford Fiesta 1.0T Titanium: AT R274 900
Peugeot 208 1.2T GT Line: R259 900
Renault Clio 88 kW GT Line: R264 900

[@tyeffect]

Just got this car as a gift first car. Really is a humble beast.

[@nkululeko899]

6 years later. What is happening...

[@tyeffect]

Unfortunately it was involved in an accident and got written off. Brilliant car , had zero complaints for just over 2years

[@nkululeko899]

@@tyeffect Sorry about the accident.
I'd like to ask you more on this car. In your two years with it, where did you service the car and at how many km's did you do it.
What do you recommend doing to maintain longevity.
How many km's did you service the DSG.

[@Peglar11]

I just brought the gti version. Just need to find another job to pay for the fuel now! Anyone hiring!?

[@seanfenwick]

I recently had a VW polo vivo 1.4 at as a hire car. A little slow, ok maybe very slow but the economy was 4.6ltr/100km tank to tank

[@apiwenjara4080]

i have the car but its increasing the temperature how can i get help.?

[@Vaiscrew]

What better 3 or 4 cylinder

[@ETshidzumba]

When are you guys reviewing the new Polo?

[@zukisadebesha3947]

Would go for the fiesta ecoboost...more power output..

[@Kavi4GP]

zukisa debesha still slower

[@nadsenec8512]

my fr have fabia 1.0tsi 110hp 200nm fuel 100RON a now have 115hp a 220nm

[@bernardpieterse6220]

Did I just saw 10 litres per 100km??

[@sfjvariety582]

Lool you saw how Deon was giving it a go!