Volkswagen Polo hatchback 2014 pictures

It's available in a choice of three or five-door bodystyles

The Volkswagen Polo is one of the most upmarket superminis

The three-door has slightly sportier looks, but the five-door Polo makes the rear seats more useful 

Key facts and figures for the Volkswagen Polo supermini

A subtle grille, sharp lines and neat design help the Polo look like a scaled-down Golf

Polo rivals include the Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa, Peugeot 208 and Kia Rio

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Petrol engines range from a 1.0-litre from the VW up! to a 1.4-litre with 148bhp

For the best economy, the 1.4-litre TDI diesel can return over 70mpg

Key running cost figures for the Volkswagen Polo

Trim levels include S, S A/C, Match, Match Edition, Beats, BlueMotion, R-Line, SEL and BlueGT

The Polo Beats edition comes with a 300-watt branded stereo system

The Polo has one of the most luxurious interiors in the class, making it ideal for longer trips

With a 280-litre boot, the Polo slightly beats the Fiesta for space (276 litres), and isn't far off the Corsa (285 litres)

Key Volkswagen Polo performance figures