Is the Polo 1.2 TSI a good car?

The updated VW Polo remains a fine choice, as long as you spec it with the right engine. Around town the 1.2 TSI is smooth and refined, but on faster roads it feels underpowered. If you’re only going to use it in town, we’d suggest opting for the equally efficient 1.0-litre and pocketing the £1,145 difference.

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What year is MK 5 Polo?

2009
The fifth generation Polo was launched at the Geneva Motor Show in 2009.

Does the 1.2 Polo TSI have a turbo?

With 89 BHP, the turbocharged 1.2 Litre 16v Inline 4 petrol engine accelerates this Polo 1.2 TSI 90 to 62 mph in 10.8 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 114 mph.

Does a 1.2 VW Polo have a Cambelt?

VW Polo 1.2 all variants = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years. VW Polo 1.2 all variants = Timing chain, check and replace if necessary after 10 years.

Is Polo Mk5 reliable?

The only impressive rating was for fuel economy and running costs, with infotainment close behind. Everything else failed to hit the spot, with owners particularly dissatisfied with its reliability, performance and seat comfort.

What does BlueMotion Polo mean?

high fuel economy and low emissions
“The Polo BlueMotion means high fuel economy and low emissions. It’s a little pricey, but you should recoup some savings in low running costs.”

Does VW Polo 1.2 have timing chain?

Is 1.0 TSI better than 1.2 TSI?

Turbo-petrol engines are known to be less fuel efficient, especially when driven hard. The Polo 1.0 TSI makes its smaller displacement felt here. In town, we were able to manage an impressive 15.16kmpl, a staggering 3.78kmpl more than the Polo 1.2 TSI….

	Polo 1.0 TSI	Polo 1.2 TSI
Average (50:50)	16.18kmpl	14.02kmpl

Which Polo has DSG?

Polo GT TSI
During the transition to BS6, the Volkswagen Polo received a new 1.0-litre TSI turbo-petrol heart and ditched the 1.2-litre TSI engine which was an enthusiast favourite….

	Old Polo GT TSI	New Polo GT TSI
Transmission	7-speed DSG	6-speed torque converter

No Polo has a turbo 1.2L engine with a manual gearbox.

Does a VW Polo 1.2 TSI have a turbo?

It’s a facelift of the 2010 Volkswagen Polo 1.2 TSI 105. It’s a front-wheel drive front-engined small hatchback with a choice of 3-5 doors & 5 seats. With 108 BHP, the turbocharged 1.2 Litre 16v Inline 4 petrol engine accelerates this Polo 1.2 TSI 110 to 62 mph in 9.3 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 122 mph.