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Fiesta vs Polo

Is there much of a difference in speed and refinement between an 82ps Fiesta and 70ps VW Polo?

Asked on 1 December 2011 by timmyd

Answered by Honest John
Don't go near a Polo 1.4 16v. Terrible engine. 1.2 12v better but only 3 cylinders so runs rougher than a Fiesta 1.25. I'd go for the Fiesta. Less trouble and cheaper to service.

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