Volkswagen Polo GTI, everyday sport – Road Test
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Volkswagen Polo GTI, everyday sport – Road Test

Volkswagen Polo GTI, Casual Sport - Road Test

Volkswagen Polo GTI, everyday sport – Road Test

Volkswagen Polo GTI with 192 hp and a manual transmission is more fun, but does not lose in versatility.

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city7/ 10
Outside the city8/ 10
шосе7/ 10
Life on board9/ 10
Price and costs7/ 10
safety8/ 10

The Volkswagen Polo GTI is the most complete compact sports car in its segment. Thoughtfully crafted in terms of aesthetics and materials, it can be comfortable and quiet when you need it, but fast when you ask for it. The 1.8 turbo engine actually has good power (especially at low and mid-range revs), and the manual transmission certainly includes more than a very fast but somewhat aseptic DSG.

Consumption is also very respectable (on average, the food is slow about 16 km / l) and the comfort is excellent.

It is always difficult to find the right compromise, speed and driving precision, in fact, they are not always combined with comfort and low fuel consumption. WITH Volkswagen Polo GTIOn the other hand, the German manufacturer seems to have gotten the recipe right. The interior is very refined, with the quality and finishes that the Wolfsburg-based manufacturer has taught us, but with sporty details such as the gear knob, steering wheel and seats with black and red tartan design.

Under the hood Polo GTI we no longer find the 1,4 liter, but 1,8-liter turbo engine with 192 hp. and 320 Nm of very flexible and full torque at medium revs. L 'habitability good and trunk da 280 liters corresponds to the level of its competitors. But let's see how he drives.

Volkswagen Polo GTI, Casual Sport - Road Test"Good soundproofing and a comfortable seat make the Polo a car surprisingly suitable for everyday use."


city

First kilometers on board Volkswagen Polo GTI they leave me somewhat confused. The gearbox and clutch are light, as is the steering, and the dampers mimic bumps and hatches well. So far, there is not much difference with the regular Polo. This is because on the GTI with Sports You can instantly change all of these parameters (including the shock absorbers) and change the mood of the car. In the city, there is no need for this, on the contrary, good sound insulation and a comfortable seat make the Polo a car surprisingly suitable foreveryday use.

Consumption is also good: the company claims an urban consumption of 7,5 l / 100 km and 6,0 l / 100 km in a mixed cycle.

Volkswagen Polo GTI, Casual Sport - Road Test

Outside the city

After pressing the sports button Volkswagen Polo GTI wakes up. Steering becomes more consistent, and the response to pressing the accelerator pedal is quicker. The damper setting also changes, increasing stiffness without letting the car take off at every hole. I quickly alternate curves and Polo GTI immediately seems very neutral and agile. IN engine it is full at 1.500 rpm, but after 5.000 rpm it loses its breath. Turbo lag is kept to a minimum and the Polo's straight line speed is impressive.

La change camera it is pleasant to drive, even if it does not offer the mechanical strength of a tough and clean sports car; but the important thing is that the change is accurate, like the Polo.

I deal they are long, and in a tight mix you will almost always use the third one. However, in the tightest corners, there is no self-locking differential (not even an electronic one), and if power is not properly metered, the inner wheel starts to spin.

But the Polo is not a car to be taken by the horns. IS fast and enough accuracybut when you really start pulling, the sense of connection that comes with real sports cars is absent and stable tuning becomes a little awkward. This makes the Polo GTI a car. easy and safe even for those who are not an ace in the wheel, but also a bit aseptic in driving at the limit of possibilities. The higher understeer would have given the Polo a different hue, but would probably also drive off a certain type of customer.

шосе

La Volkswagen Polo GTI it is not at all afraid of long trips: it is quiet and comfortable, like a diesel Polo, and at a speed of 120 km / h it also consumes little. The raised seat and comfy seats don't get tired even after a few hours.

Volkswagen Polo GTI, Casual Sport - Road Test"Volkswagen Polo GTI boasts the most exquisite interior in its class"

Life on board

La Volkswagen Polo GTI boasts the best interiors in its class. IN design The slightly classic and conservative styling of the standard polo has been revived with GTI seats and various class pieces, with a few scattered red nameplates and a few styling touches, such as a shift knob with highlighted graphics. The GTI tartan patterned seats are a real wonder.

Visibility is also not a problem, and there is enough space for rear passengers. The 280-liter boot may not be the best in its class, but it has a low load floor and easy access.

Price and costs

La Volkswagen Polo GTI It has price price list 23.000 euroThat is 1.500 euros less than the version with a DSG gearbox. Fuel consumption is excellent for a 1,8 turbo of this power, and the price is competitive given the tuning, but cruise control and dual-zone climate are optional.

Volkswagen Polo GTI, Casual Sport - Road Test

safety

The Volkswagen Polo GTI has a 5-star EuroNCAP rating, belt pre-tensioning and fatigue detection. In cornering, it is always stable and safe, and the braking is powerful and tireless.

Our findings
DIMENSIONS
Length398 см
width168 см
height144 см
Trunk280 liters
TECHNOLOGY
engine 1798 cc 4-cylinder turbo
SupplyPetrol
Potenza192 CV and 4.200 weights
couple320 Nm
Tractionfront
broadcast6-speed manual
WORKING
0-100 km / h6,7 km / h
Velocità Massima236 km / h
consumption6,0 l / 100 km

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