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VW Polo GTI 2018 review – finally worthy of those three iconic letters? - MPG and running costs

VW's Polo GTI is polished and capable, but lacks intensity compared to its rivals and the playfulness of the bigger Golf GTI

by: Jordan Katsianis
11 Jul 2018
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MPG and running costs

Volkswagen claims the Polo will sip fuel at a rate of between 38.7 and 39.8mpg on the combined cycle under the new WLTP testing regime, but like most turbocharged engines it will consume significantly more when driven with enthusiasm.

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