The Polo's steering wheel is Made in Romania. I worked on them myself. The leather quality is indeed good but you don't know how they are repaired towards the end of the stitching. In Romania we were paid two pound per steering weel to stitch it in leather, and a worker did aproximately 10-12 per day. The thing is this type of steering wheel total manufacturing costs in Romania is about 50 pound, and VW sells it with 230 pound. Yeah, quality and prestige. There's no such thing as good quality with poor payment to the worker. Believe me, it may look as quality but it is what the workers were paid off.
Trust me, almost 70% of the the romanians that come to UK for working are from the lowest sheet of the society in our country. The ones are those that you see on TV more of the time. The medium competent class from Romania that works in the Kingdom are well paid and you don't see them so often on news television.
@@RobertLeBlancPhoto Yeah but only like 10% of the people upgrade their horns so I would like to hear horns of different cars, I think it would be funny
7:29 This reminds me of TopGear news: Jeremy - James, even the Queen is German, but you don't sing "Deutschland, Deutschland über alles" every time she is on television, do you? James - Actually I do. Richard - Yeah, he does.
The competition in this sector is fierce with so many good options to choose from. Bought the Fiesta in the end, preferred its looks inside & out & it certainly has the edge when it comes to ride & handling.
What Mat fails to mention in the interior segment, is that for the £20k Fiesta you get 140bhp as well. You can only get 115bhp in the Polo, unless you opt for the GTI.
After test driving both these cars, definitely the Fiesta has the edge & so glad I got my Fiesta, would not get the Vignale & happy with Titanium. Now a happy owner of a chrome blue 3 door 100hp titanium with optional panoramic roof, led headlights & comfort pack
polo's are just very reliable. Hot or cold weather, they dont usually even need some type of warming up unlike many others in the street where i live. The only gripe i notice with golf's and polo's is the electrical system, its the one thing that can (if anything) get a lil wonky at times.. though not experienced it myself as of yet. Beyond that, reliable as hell. But no, not the most fun to drive perse.
@@ufwuman like you can watch something and commet like that you like it tho. even if you have that car from before tho. i own a vw polo 2010 tho and i love it tho
Matt...in case you didn’t know, but like every Fiesta before it the Fiesta (as is the Focus btw) was also developed in Cologne. Ford Europe’s headquarter simply is German based in Cologne.
My vote for fiesta . It is bit less practical than polo but it will be cheaper to maintain . Its more fun as well . I don't about the resale value of either of these though .
honestly, i dont get how they can spend that kind of money when they depreciate quite abit, for 20k what would you buy, a brand new fiesta or a pre owned with 30k on the ODO bmw, audi or merc??
My first car was a polo 2002, my second car a fiesta from 2005. Fiesta still runs, the 1.2 petrol from VW was an endless money pit, sold after spending thousands in repairs.
You're driving a small car with a small engine with an automatic gearbox and then complain about acceleration. Get a manual and then you can downshift and rev it.
The DSG box is quicker than a manual i believe. Plus there are three options,full auto, paddle shift,sequential shift(tiptronic). And a sport mode. Our little Ibiza has these so i assume the polo does too, It is a revelation. Auto's are the future on our ever increasing congestion plagued roads.
I have a 1.0l 115hp beats (comfortline) and it's realy nice to drive and that engine is not too bad when overtaking. Small engine but it's actualy pushing you back into your seat when accelarating (considering the engine volume it's a suprise...)
Was in the market for a not too expensive car this week and visited a few dealers including a VW and Ford dealer. Gave the Fiesta a fair chance and quite honestly I really disliked the car in the end. The interior was a downgrade from the Polo both design and quality wise but what really killed the Fiesta for me and made me dislike it is that low roofline that's directly in your view. The visibility was notably worse than the Polo's and the roof felt like it was pushing down on you and it had this cramped feeling which I hated. I also much prefered the looks of the Polo when seeing the cars in person plus it's a bit more practical. As far as I can tell the Fiesta's only real advantage is that it's a bit more sporty to drive (according to TH-cam, haven't driven it myself) but imo that's nowhere near enough to offset all its disadvantages compared to the Polo, not even close. In the end I liked the Polo the most of the cars I saw and ended up buying it. Will be able to pick it up in two weeks, the wait is real. This is just my opinion of course and you don't have to agree with me. Before anyone says that maybe small cars aren't for me as a reason for me disliking the Fiesta, I currently have a 1999 Nissan Micra which is even smaller yet it doesn't feel cramped and I enjoy sitting in it and driving it. Perhaps some might like the cramped feeling the Fiesta gives but it just wasn't for me.
i never measured the seating high but the lack of head space as a driver that also brings the edge of the windscreen/roofline in your viewing area (beeing a rather average 1,83m) in the fiesta mk7 and mk8 always bewildered me too. also felt like sitting on the car and not in it. i never had that feeling even in a first gen ford ka or similar smaller cars. and a mazda 2 second gen that used the same underpinnings as the mk7 is also much better in this regard. nevertheless i still opted for a long term rental fiesta cause it was a very good deal and that problem is not present on the current car anymore. cant say if all facelifted mk8 use different seats now or if its just a feature of the st-line x trim. finally feels right though.
Id never buy a fiesta over the new AW polo in fact i just did buy an polo aw over the new fiesta, Quality build and interior is way better, the fiesta will age within 3 years and it doesn't have that luxury feel that the AW has and the fuel economy is better. even the 6r still looks modern which dates back to 09, and dont get me started on the entertainment screen, polo's infotainment screen is light years ahead.
Frano Kiso The A1? Haha er no, it’s dull and boring and a few grand more expensive for no reason. The Polo is the same, Seat are winning all the awards and it’s the cheapest of the platforms!
Vignale fiesta now start 23k New top spec corsa 26 plus Madness. Very nice cars though Top spec cars this size should be no more than 16k and thats with vat on
I would chose the st line fiesta. Gives me the most fun while driving and looks the best. Polo is a good car, but in some ways a bit boring and doesnt give me the 'fyzz'
@Dapdoi Ardon let me decide where and when i drive a car, you have no idea where i live, so you can't really decide for me that i cant be having fun in cars anymore.
@@StereotypedFilms not sure which problems you are talking about, here in the netherlands there are plenty of ecoboosts with 180.000 km which drive like new
@@StereotypedFilms those engines were probably the first ones that come from the factory, ive heard from those issues indeed. But the engines that do roll from factory at this moment are good, atleast the ones in holland. Or people from other countries don't know how to maintain and use cars in a proper way, but that's probably not true
@@StereotypedFilms that's probably because they sell millions of them. And besides the new petrol engines from VAG aren't really problem free. Here in Holland i haven't heard anyone talking negative about the ecoboost engines, except a few people who complaint about it who had one of the first ecoboost engines.
I went for a Swift instead. These cost 3-4k€ more after you factor in kit and discount from the dealer, only for better materials. The mild hybrid one with the 1L 3cyl gets better mileage. Maintenance costs and reliability are also better on the Suzuki (that's what consumer reports say at least).
I bought the Fiesta. Tried both but thought the Ford was just more fun to drive and also looked more exciting! Super happy with the Fiesta! Love this car!
If you take a fiesta 100 Hp (1.0) you have... 6 manualgear box ... The polo 95 Hp have only 5! That's really a great différence. Especially when we know the old fiesta was critiqued because It's has only 5 speeds. And the engine sound is lovely than the Vw group engine (95 hp) ; the pleasure behind the stearing is great.
@@Maza75 Same thing with the 1.0 ecoboost: 100 hp; 125 Hp; 140 Hp... But same engine. The intersting thing is the fact Ford had manual 6 gear box put in the 100 Hp too.
Yeah this is also something that keeps me away from VW, the 5 gears... I am waiting for a test drive with fiesta and then decide which way to go ... although the Fiesta dealer gave me a 24% price reduction while VW only 12% ... so it's clear that Fiesta is wining in the finance range...
I absolutely love the fiesta. The only thing putting me off the polo are the dreary looks, a small car ought to be 'zesty' in looks and feel. Besides I would sell my soul for a new ST.
f4tpie I also took LED package, tinted rear windows, automatic air conditioning, cruise control, composition media, parking sensors, and rest for hand thingy... It will be very cool little car I think. Just little worried about 1.0 motor...
+FrenkyCRO Don't be I've got the manual version of that same engine and it's lovely to drive, it has more than enough power for the weight of the car, and the fuel economy figures aren't far off the advertised ones as well (usually around 5L/100km, if driven carefully I have got it down to 4,3L/100km)
If the delays were anything like mine it'll be longer than December. Ordered one of if not the first R-Lines in the UK, took over 7 months to be collected...and they'd missed an option I'd ordered. A great little car though no faults now I have it.
Or you could buy a Seat Ibiza. Undercuts both on price, matches the Polo for practicality as underneath they're exactly the same car and, as near as makes no difference, matches the Fiesta's fun factor.
About the satisfying sound from closing the doors, the front door of the Polo and the back door of the Fiesta are flimsy but the front door of the Fiesta and the back door of the Polo are sturdy.
Wouldn't it make sense to buy one of the similar cars which are much more competitively priced, have much longer warranties and lower cost of ownership even allowing for depreciation which actually tends to be low on cars with long warranties anyway. The 2 cars in this video actually seem like cars best avoided if you are looking for decent value and low running costs. I personally would never consider spending close to £20k on cars like these. Of the 2 I'd choose the Polo though because of the Ford's faster depreciation in the UK and also seems a lot of problems with Ford Eco-boost engines that is quite off-putting. I would also point out that having a nice dashboard and doors that make a pleasing solid noise when closed is not a true indicator of build quality. A car that is made to tight tolerances and has fantastic long term reliability not just within the warranty period is a true sign of fantastic build quality and something the Japanese generally do best hence why the cost of owning such cars is often much more lower than owning German cars nowadays.
If you are looking to buy a car around this price depreciation and value shouldnt be your main concern. Its a car, its a liabilty not an asset, they all depreciate. If you are looking for value get a cheaper used car
VW owns Seat so technically you are buying a cheaper VW but the maintenance costs are the same as owning a VW so steer clear of VW IMO (unless you have a lot of cash and you don't care). If you don't want to pay your seat golden down the road. This my opinion from experience the service costs where insane on my Seat Leon, traded in for a Renault Clio, and my wallet stopped bleeding. EDIT: Owns Skoda as well, and a bunch of other car manufacturers including Porche, Audi, Lamborgini and others all part of VW Group. I can't remember the others but are a lot
Bojan Kis I’ve just tested both the polo and the Ibiza, and the ride quality is quite similar, the interior quality is way above in the Polo. I like the exterior of the Ibiza a bit better though. I’ve just ordered a Polo though :-)
Seat Ibiza. Ford's practicality is poor and would not really work as my only car. Great 2nd car. Quite expensive for a 2nd car. I don't like the Polo's looks. Very dull. Ibiza looks sharper and quality not that much worse. I had one as courtesy car and enjoyed it. Was sad to give it back. I like the destinctive sound of the little 1 litre 3 cylinder. Much more interesting than a 4 and smoother at higher revs. 4s get harsh when revved. 3s get loud but not unpleasant. I'd spec my Ibiza quite highly as the base model I had looked cheap inside as everything was grey. Not the case in models further up the range. VW should try harder to make it's cars look smarter and more interesting. The T Roc is more like it. Allow custom roof and stuff to make it stand out.
I’m sorry Matt but your totally wrong, you said the Fiesta does not have class leading infotainment, yet in your other reviews of the Fiesta you claim the B&O system is the best infotainment system in a small car! Plus the Polo is for boring people, the Fiesta is what you want as it puts a smile on your face.
A true petrol-head I couldn’t care less about other people with children. Last time I checked most mothers drive Chelsea Tractors or giant SUVs for their kids, not small hatchbacks!
@@marksapollo carwow isn't for petrol heads, it does reviews of very average cars for the average person. You might be better off with Doug MeDuro. That said not everyone can afford a Chelsea tractor or an SUV, besides they aren't a whole lot bigger, they're just a lot taller which makes them less safe for you and your kids. As a polo driver I don't think it's an ideal family car but it's certainly a capable one, something that I think Matt has put across well
Its up to the individual person what puts a smile on their face. Also as already mentioned, B&O Play is the sound system and not the infotainment system. B&O Play is a sound system made by Bang and Olufsen but it's not the ACTUAL B&O. It's like Armani Exchange - a line of Armani that has the Armani name on it but doesn't have the price or quality of actual Armani. If you want the "real" B&O you will have to get an Audi
I would definitely go for the fiesta. Looks inside and out have improved much compared to the predecessor. + in the end a car should be fun to drive. Also, I don't think the comparison with respect to looks is completely fair. The vignale is a look my grandparents would buy. However, comparing the ST line versus the polo, I'd go the new fiesta ST any day. For me personally as a car lover: Fiesta ST. For the non-car loving family guy who needs best bang for buck: Polo. At least, that's what I'd say :)
Fair review, I love your videos. I was almost buying a Polo, but when I drove the Fiesta, couldn't proceed with the VW ! The Fiesta won my heart and it's now sitting on my garage ! =D
In London there is campaign against Ford Eco boost failure with almost 3000 members. It’s just hopeless. vw are knowing for their quality and Reliability. My partner owned 2 generations of it. And recently I got a GTI. They are classy inside out.
@@sierasdosk.8359 if they are going to put good materials, how are they going to sell you Audi and VW car brands? The quality is good. the materials themselves are plastics and cheaper. But almost all of the VW cars use the same engines variety and gear boxes. Also, most of them lack the full LCD speed and information screen. Some extra luxury road safety systems not installed, less choices to chose from for your inner seats and space. You also pay for the name it self.
@@sierasdosk.8359 On the contrary, the polo is okay for badge snobs. If you really want to pay a couple of thousand more for the same car with a VW logo on the front and a few soft plastics on the interior that you'll literally never touch then you're pretty dumb IMO.
I'd have the polo even though I drive a ford, more practical, more comfortable, and will depreciate less. Even though the ford drives better, the pros outweigh the cons.
Not a VW fan so would love to disagree with the final verdict but I cant. Despite its slightly boring exterior look the Polo is such an all rounder it has to be best supermini out there. Cannot wait to see if the new Clio and Peugeot 208 will give it a run for its money
My feeling is that you either buy a non-Vignale Fiesta (lots more money for not much more car) or a base spec Golf if you need the space. So in short, neither. These two seem to be aimed at 70-something aunts, of which the Polo seems a better fit, and will retain its value better. I still have no idea who Ford think will buy the Vignale versions of their cars.
Fiesta. Polo may look more conservative, a design that doesn't get us tired. But then, fiesta for everything. more fun to drive, better engine. nothing can beat the fiesta chassis. perfect.
The problem is the polo isn't a small car anymore, it's grown to the point where it no longer really fills the supermini slot in the way the fiesta still does
Ditto, this is why I think that comparing the practicality of the Polo to other Superminis is bullshit. It's almost as big as a MK7 Golf for crying out loud.
It's not even about exterior dimensions that much, cars can be big outside and small inside (Nissan Juke for example). The problem is that a loaded Polo GTI is as heavy as a manual MK7 Golf GTI. It's pretty funny when you think about it, the Golf should be one class above.
How old are you? Fiesta is much more enjoyable to drive, more powerful and dynamic. Overall the polo is better built and spacious. Fiesta is a very good car and for me, the winner 🥇
Who the hell would pay that sort of money for a small car? You aren't getting big car features on a small car, you're paying big car money for a small car!
because if you dont have a family.... for what you need a shitty ugly heavy bmw? or a wannabe premium Audi? So i better get a smaller car, with less weight but more hp to have fun and still save gas and money. I guess the better descision is clearly.
I own a fiesta red edition 140hp, next will be a polo gti. No more Fiesta for me....except the fun element in the Fiesta, the poor quality starts to show after 12 months.
I used the Polo for the past 3 years, the car has been great but the 1l engine starts to show its age after 60.000km I decided to try the Fiesta and the engine might be better (not by miles like everyone says) but the Polos interior is in another league
...or don´t go mad with the extras list and buy a seat leon instead, which is better in every respect as it sits a class above, yet basically can be had for the same money.
Hello, when pricing the Vee Dub did it include a sunroof because the Fiesta had one and the Polo didn't. That would add to the final price in this 'comparison'. Would the sunroof also make a difference in backseat headroom? Did the back windows of the Fiesta come all the way down? Did either car come with all the safety bells and whistles? Are they even available?
My Polo isn't the most fun to drive but I love it for it's reliability and economy. I wouldn't swap it for any car in its class, but if I had to it'd be for a Seat Ibiza or a mini.
I don't know about the commercial policies of the respective brands in different countries. But I can say that in my country a vw polo is more expensive that a Ford focus 2018 similarly equipped. A similar observation made Marek in Marek drives. So there is simply no competition between both cars.
Of course of these two the Polo is the car for the sensible "buyer" however put the Ibiza & Fabia in the mix and everything changes. To chose is not so easy for many.
Why'd you miss the active info display on the Polo? It's one of it's main selling points alongside Beats Audio. This is what makes the car fun and more prestigious. You simply forget you're in POLO when the Beats start rolling and the GPS is on your ActiveInfo Display while driving..
At least Volkswagen hasn’t stuck on an aftermarket-like tablet of a display on the dashboard. Why does (almost) everybody do that? You’re not gonna crash if you take your eyes for half a second off the road.
AssRamming FatPeople Its way better to use. I had both - touchscreen in the middle is a dealbreaker now for me. If you dislike the way it looks get an Audi and you can hide the screen in the dashboard when not needed
@@bingobongo1615 we're talking about budget cars here like Volkswagen and Ford. Not everybody can afford an Audi, which is a premium brand, and a completely different story. If you get an Audi at this price, it doesn't even have leather seats.
The Polo's steering wheel is Made in Romania. I worked on them myself. The leather quality is indeed good but you don't know how they are repaired towards the end of the stitching. In Romania we were paid two pound per steering weel to stitch it in leather, and a worker did aproximately 10-12 per day. The thing is this type of steering wheel total manufacturing costs in Romania is about 50 pound, and VW sells it with 230 pound. Yeah, quality and prestige. There's no such thing as good quality with poor payment to the worker. Believe me, it may look as quality but it is what the workers were paid off.
Well said
Great. You found out how capitalism works.
Thats why your all piling into England.
Great witness !
Trust me, almost 70% of the the romanians that come to UK for working are from the lowest sheet of the society in our country. The ones are those that you see on TV more of the time. The medium competent class from Romania that works in the Kingdom are well paid and you don't see them so often on news television.
You should do horn tests on car reviews and give your opinion on them
Type R is shocking 😂
Good idea!
That's actually a good idea!
True, although it’s an easily upgradable part.
@@RobertLeBlancPhoto Yeah but only like 10% of the people upgrade their horns so I would like to hear horns of different cars, I think it would be funny
7:29 This reminds me of TopGear news:
Jeremy - James, even the Queen is German, but you don't sing "Deutschland, Deutschland über alles" every time she is on television, do you?
James - Actually I do.
Richard - Yeah, he does.
Lol!
OK his gay
@@eurekasingh1894 What?
The competition in this sector is fierce with so many good options to choose from. Bought the Fiesta in the end, preferred its looks inside & out & it certainly has the edge when it comes to ride & handling.
What Mat fails to mention in the interior segment, is that for the £20k Fiesta you get 140bhp as well. You can only get 115bhp in the Polo, unless you opt for the GTI.
He said it
After test driving both these cars, definitely the Fiesta has the edge & so glad I got my Fiesta, would not get the Vignale & happy with Titanium. Now a happy owner of a chrome blue 3 door 100hp titanium with optional panoramic roof, led headlights & comfort pack
Comfort pack? We would call that the winter pack in NL. Guess the island's weather has a worse reputation after all. 🤣
I went for the Polo, I love it.
polo's are just very reliable.
Hot or cold weather, they dont usually even need some type of warming up unlike many others in the street where i live.
The only gripe i notice with golf's and polo's is the electrical system, its the one thing that can (if anything) get a lil wonky at times.. though not experienced it myself as of yet.
Beyond that, reliable as hell.
But no, not the most fun to drive perse.
All oil needs to warm up first. Why would this be an exception?!
I will choose mat over both of these
neeraj sharma you gave me a giggle buddy
Andre Brokman 😂😂😂😂
A true petrol-head
Yes,I do, I dont want suck a child's one though, tasteless
U gay?
Ds3 ?
I bought the VW polo few months ago and it's so cool I love it
I had a white polo GL16 URW, but he changed it for a brand new t- cross EY69 ZLV
You already bought. Why are you watching this video? You’re not satisfied with your purchase ?
@@ufwuman like you can watch something and commet like that you like it tho. even if you have that car from before tho. i own a vw polo 2010 tho and i love it tho
@@lukeoldebraten6890 yes man
@@ufwuman no I'm watching this cz I'm a fan of this channel
Matt...in case you didn’t know, but like every Fiesta before it the Fiesta (as is the Focus btw) was also developed in Cologne. Ford Europe’s headquarter simply is German based in Cologne.
My vote for fiesta . It is bit less practical than polo but it will be cheaper to maintain . Its more fun as well . I don't about the resale value of either of these though .
Anyone who spends 20k+ on a fiesta is just daft hahah
Why are They Daft Pal! Did You See What I Did There Again! ;)
SKRMZ Not unless it’s the ST which is the same cost as a Polo GTI and a hell of a lot better!
honestly, i dont get how they can spend that kind of money when they depreciate quite abit, for 20k what would you buy, a brand new fiesta or a pre owned with 30k on the ODO bmw, audi or merc??
@@Hassanw9 yeah but what if I don't want a used big BMW or Merc? People get cars they like.
Here in Brazil the Fiesta (and from previous generation) is sold for more than 60k (forget the currency, the Real is a crap).
Fiesta 2018 is such underrated. However it’s realisable as never. I have the st-line and it’s a pleasure to drive it
one ford was enough for me, never again. fun to drive and all that, but overall quality is just too low.
My first car was a polo 2002, my second car a fiesta from 2005. Fiesta still runs, the 1.2 petrol from VW was an endless money pit, sold after spending thousands in repairs.
@@JoaoRelego VW, Have the many problem????? polo
New Ford Fiesta is upmarket and solid feeling. Older fords are a bit flimsy but at least they are reliable
Just pay extra and get a golf or focus, honestly not much more and you get so much more for your money
You should've compared equal trims on both cars. The fiesta is a much higher trim level than the almost standard looking polo
I'm glad I have chosen the Ford Fiesta, its so much fun to drive.
Also the polo used price is higher and doesnt loose its value as much as the fiesta
You're driving a small car with a small engine with an automatic gearbox and then complain about acceleration.
Get a manual and then you can downshift and rev it.
i never understand people driving automatic.
no one who want to have fun at driving drives automatic.
@@dom3827 Yet autos are quicker, lol
The DSG box is quicker than a manual i believe. Plus there are three options,full auto, paddle shift,sequential shift(tiptronic). And a sport mode. Our little Ibiza has these so i assume the polo does too, It is a revelation. Auto's are the future on our ever increasing congestion plagued roads.
@@hedgehog3900 No matter what you choose , your hand is completely control by the computer . That's why i choose manual IMO.
Or get a used polo TSI.
I have a 1.0l 115hp beats (comfortline) and it's realy nice to drive and that engine is not too bad when overtaking. Small engine but it's actualy pushing you back into your seat when accelarating (considering the engine volume it's a suprise...)
You should start doing the 'Can it carry a nuclear warhead' section for practicality
What size warhead?
The amount of times he said “this is the range topping vinyale edition” 🙈
Was in the market for a not too expensive car this week and visited a few dealers including a VW and Ford dealer. Gave the Fiesta a fair chance and quite honestly I really disliked the car in the end. The interior was a downgrade from the Polo both design and quality wise but what really killed the Fiesta for me and made me dislike it is that low roofline that's directly in your view. The visibility was notably worse than the Polo's and the roof felt like it was pushing down on you and it had this cramped feeling which I hated. I also much prefered the looks of the Polo when seeing the cars in person plus it's a bit more practical. As far as I can tell the Fiesta's only real advantage is that it's a bit more sporty to drive (according to TH-cam, haven't driven it myself) but imo that's nowhere near enough to offset all its disadvantages compared to the Polo, not even close.
In the end I liked the Polo the most of the cars I saw and ended up buying it. Will be able to pick it up in two weeks, the wait is real.
This is just my opinion of course and you don't have to agree with me.
Before anyone says that maybe small cars aren't for me as a reason for me disliking the Fiesta, I currently have a 1999 Nissan Micra which is even smaller yet it doesn't feel cramped and I enjoy sitting in it and driving it. Perhaps some might like the cramped feeling the Fiesta gives but it just wasn't for me.
So many other small cars are more spacious, the Fiesta is a no no if that’s what you’re after.
Once I drove the fiesta the other cars felt wooden to me
i never measured the seating high but the lack of head space as a driver that also brings the edge of the windscreen/roofline in your viewing area (beeing a rather average 1,83m) in the fiesta mk7 and mk8 always bewildered me too. also felt like sitting on the car and not in it. i never had that feeling even in a first gen ford ka or similar smaller cars. and a mazda 2 second gen that used the same underpinnings as the mk7 is also much better in this regard. nevertheless i still opted for a long term rental fiesta cause it was a very good deal and that problem is not present on the current car anymore. cant say if all facelifted mk8 use different seats now or if its just a feature of the st-line x trim. finally feels right though.
Id never buy a fiesta over the new AW polo in fact i just did buy an polo aw over the new fiesta, Quality build and interior is way better, the fiesta will age within 3 years and it doesn't have that luxury feel that the AW has and the fuel economy is better. even the 6r still looks modern which dates back to 09, and dont get me started on the entertainment screen, polo's infotainment screen is light years ahead.
I own a Fiesta ST-line and love it
Definitely VW Polo or Audi A1, no one comes even close.
The polo looks dire
Lancia Ypsilon
It's all about the money you spend in your car.
Frano Kiso The A1? Haha er no, it’s dull and boring and a few grand more expensive for no reason. The Polo is the same, Seat are winning all the awards and it’s the cheapest of the platforms!
Seat Ibiza comes close. Same platform, same engines :) also Skoda Fabia tbh
What nutter would spend £20k on a Polo or Fiesta?
Ford Fiesta looks like Aston Martin DB9
I'm just wondering this myself.
Vignale fiesta now start 23k
New top spec corsa 26 plus
Madness. Very nice cars though
Top spec cars this size should be no more than 16k and thats with vat on
James Forrest true say
Why not
Got myself a Fiesta Titanium. Brilliant little car, returns 50+mpg relatively easily. And has enough power when you need to floor it.
I would chose the st line fiesta. Gives me the most fun while driving and looks the best. Polo is a good car, but in some ways a bit boring and doesnt give me the 'fyzz'
Go on back used
@Dapdoi Ardon let me decide where and when i drive a car, you have no idea where i live, so you can't really decide for me that i cant be having fun in cars anymore.
@@StereotypedFilms not sure which problems you are talking about, here in the netherlands there are plenty of ecoboosts with 180.000 km which drive like new
@@StereotypedFilms those engines were probably the first ones that come from the factory, ive heard from those issues indeed. But the engines that do roll from factory at this moment are good, atleast the ones in holland. Or people from other countries don't know how to maintain and use cars in a proper way, but that's probably not true
@@StereotypedFilms that's probably because they sell millions of them. And besides the new petrol engines from VAG aren't really problem free. Here in Holland i haven't heard anyone talking negative about the ecoboost engines, except a few people who complaint about it who had one of the first ecoboost engines.
I went for a Swift instead. These cost 3-4k€ more after you factor in kit and discount from the dealer, only for better materials.
The mild hybrid one with the 1L 3cyl gets better mileage. Maintenance costs and reliability are also better on the Suzuki (that's what consumer reports say at least).
Gearbox is weak, build quality is lower than both the polo and the fiesta but it is a fun little car!
@@vpnconsult yep I’ve had two and both gear boxes failed within 4 years. My polo has been flawless.
I just got my polo and im happy af!
Still happy with it?
Heart = Fiesta | Mind = Polo
Hahaha 🤣
Ford = Fiesta | VW = Siesta
Heart = DBS Superleggera | Mind = Porsche Panamera Turbo Sport Turismo
2 + 2 = 4 - 1 = 3 quickmafs
@MRsjovealek No, more like financially, Yaris.
if they are 2019 cars why are the sporting 67 plates?
Theres difference between model year and production year/1st registration
I bought the Fiesta. Tried both but thought the Ford was just more fun to drive and also looked more exciting!
Super happy with the Fiesta! Love this car!
If you take a fiesta 100 Hp (1.0) you have... 6 manualgear box ... The polo 95 Hp have only 5! That's really a great différence. Especially when we know the old fiesta was critiqued because It's has only 5 speeds.
And the engine sound is lovely than the Vw group engine (95 hp) ; the pleasure behind the stearing is great.
The 95 hp is in fact the same engine as the 115hp but they limited the power engine
@@Maza75 Same thing with the 1.0 ecoboost: 100 hp; 125 Hp; 140 Hp... But same engine. The intersting thing is the fact Ford had manual 6 gear box put in the 100 Hp too.
Viktor Dtz didn’t knew that ! Totally agree with you about the missing gear that could save some gas
All cars should have 6 gears. 5 gears really should only be for small cars
Yeah this is also something that keeps me away from VW, the 5 gears... I am waiting for a test drive with fiesta and then decide which way to go ... although the Fiesta dealer gave me a 24% price reduction while VW only 12% ... so it's clear that Fiesta is wining in the finance range...
I've got the 140ps Vignale..cracking car..superb to drive..great spec... if I needed anything bigger I'd have got a focus..
I have a Fiesta Vignale either but just with 120 Ps diesel.. still love it 😍
I absolutely love the fiesta. The only thing putting me off the polo are the dreary looks, a small car ought to be 'zesty' in looks and feel. Besides I would sell my soul for a new ST.
Bought the Seat Ibiza FR 115, brilliant fun and cheaper to buy...
I'm hard to impress when it comes to modern cars but the Polo had me right away. So I bought one!
Bought mine today but won't have it for three weeks
You liked it since 3 years?
What u advice me ?
Ordered my Polo TSI DSG Beats 95hp just month ago. Can't wait for December.
Nice! That's exactly the spec I'd be going for if I could afford a new car
f4tpie I also took LED package, tinted rear windows, automatic air conditioning, cruise control, composition media, parking sensors, and rest for hand thingy...
It will be very cool little car I think. Just little worried about 1.0 motor...
+FrenkyCRO Don't be I've got the manual version of that same engine and it's lovely to drive, it has more than enough power for the weight of the car, and the fuel economy figures aren't far off the advertised ones as well (usually around 5L/100km, if driven carefully I have got it down to 4,3L/100km)
Great choice!
If the delays were anything like mine it'll be longer than December. Ordered one of if not the first R-Lines in the UK, took over 7 months to be collected...and they'd missed an option I'd ordered. A great little car though no faults now I have it.
Or you could buy a Seat Ibiza. Undercuts both on price, matches the Polo for practicality as underneath they're exactly the same car and, as near as makes no difference, matches the Fiesta's fun factor.
Phil Bailey I did, the 1.0 115 FR, fast enough to be fun to drive, love it...saved myself £3500😀
Ι own a new Fiesta and i'm so satisfied about it. I think Polo is nice and more spacious but its better to have a Fabia or Ibiza same car less money.
About the satisfying sound from closing the doors, the front door of the Polo and the back door of the Fiesta are flimsy but the front door of the Fiesta and the back door of the Polo are sturdy.
Fiesta for me 😀
Polo > 😧
Wouldn't it make sense to buy one of the similar cars which are much more competitively priced, have much longer warranties and lower cost of ownership even allowing for depreciation which actually tends to be low on cars with long warranties anyway. The 2 cars in this video actually seem like cars best avoided if you are looking for decent value and low running costs. I personally would never consider spending close to £20k on cars like these. Of the 2 I'd choose the Polo though because of the Ford's faster depreciation in the UK and also seems a lot of problems with Ford Eco-boost engines that is quite off-putting. I would also point out that having a nice dashboard and doors that make a pleasing solid noise when closed is not a true indicator of build quality. A car that is made to tight tolerances and has fantastic long term reliability not just within the warranty period is a true sign of fantastic build quality and something the Japanese generally do best hence why the cost of owning such cars is often much more lower than owning German cars nowadays.
If you are looking to buy a car around this price depreciation and value shouldnt be your main concern. Its a car, its a liabilty not an asset, they all depreciate. If you are looking for value get a cheaper used car
Difference between Polo and the British queen is that Polo is useful .
And the Polo costs less to keep it going 😂
I'm just glad no one went to the ride quality
Dont be so sure(winks)
@@iLoveTheseRemoras outdone me 10 to 1 😋
What's British about the fiesta?
I've gone from a VW Polo to a Fiesta ST and Fiesta much better to drive as i never stop smiling.
I would buy Seat Ibiza. It is just like Polo, only beter loking and a little cheeper.
That's what ive done, seat ibiza fr here 💕
VW owns Seat so technically you are buying a cheaper VW but the maintenance costs are the same as owning a VW so steer clear of VW IMO (unless you have a lot of cash and you don't care). If you don't want to pay your seat golden down the road. This my opinion from experience the service costs where insane on my Seat Leon, traded in for a Renault Clio, and my wallet stopped bleeding.
EDIT: Owns Skoda as well, and a bunch of other car manufacturers including Porche, Audi, Lamborgini and others all part of VW Group. I can't remember the others but are a lot
To trade a german car for a french one...that`s a no brainer. You will see :)
@@AdHD1905 SEAT aren't French
Bojan Kis I’ve just tested both the polo and the Ibiza, and the ride quality is quite similar, the interior quality is way above in the Polo. I like the exterior of the Ibiza a bit better though. I’ve just ordered a Polo though :-)
Fiesta for her, Polo for him.
I'll stick with my 1999 Toyota Corolla..... lul hate being poor :(
At least you have a car and toyota so that thing will run until 2099
@A true petrol-head fck off i will be 102 then and driving my 2003 punto 1.9 jtd :)
@@aleksamilosevic7070 Really Nigga? Ur Boring asf stfu!
Sunny p light! Did you see what I Did There!💤BORING!💤I ain't Scared of You!🏳🖕👎🤣
It’s a peace of rust in 2030
We get it Mat, it's the range topping vignale version 😂😂
When are you reviewing the new Peugeot 508 please?
Seat Ibiza. Ford's practicality is poor and would not really work as my only car. Great 2nd car. Quite expensive for a 2nd car. I don't like the Polo's looks. Very dull. Ibiza looks sharper and quality not that much worse. I had one as courtesy car and enjoyed it. Was sad to give it back. I like the destinctive sound of the little 1 litre 3 cylinder. Much more interesting than a 4 and smoother at higher revs. 4s get harsh when revved. 3s get loud but not unpleasant. I'd spec my Ibiza quite highly as the base model I had looked cheap inside as everything was grey. Not the case in models further up the range. VW should try harder to make it's cars look smarter and more interesting. The T Roc is more like it. Allow custom roof and stuff to make it stand out.
The T Roc's interior quality is in line with the Up!, in other words absolutely awful.
Isn't cruise control only available on Ibiza top models?
@@skyhigheagleer6 Agree. The exterior is nice though. No idea why VW used such poor plastics on it's first small SUV yet good ones in the polo
I’m sorry Matt but your totally wrong, you said the Fiesta does not have class leading infotainment, yet in your other reviews of the Fiesta you claim the B&O system is the best infotainment system in a small car! Plus the Polo is for boring people, the Fiesta is what you want as it puts a smile on your face.
B&O is a sound system. Sync3 is the infotainment system, which is ok, but not as good as VW's one.
A true petrol-head I couldn’t care less about other people with children. Last time I checked most mothers drive Chelsea Tractors or giant SUVs for their kids, not small hatchbacks!
@@marksapollo carwow isn't for petrol heads, it does reviews of very average cars for the average person. You might be better off with Doug MeDuro.
That said not everyone can afford a Chelsea tractor or an SUV, besides they aren't a whole lot bigger, they're just a lot taller which makes them less safe for you and your kids.
As a polo driver I don't think it's an ideal family car but it's certainly a capable one, something that I think Matt has put across well
Its up to the individual person what puts a smile on their face. Also as already mentioned, B&O Play is the sound system and not the infotainment system. B&O Play is a sound system made by Bang and Olufsen but it's not the ACTUAL B&O. It's like Armani Exchange - a line of Armani that has the Armani name on it but doesn't have the price or quality of actual Armani. If you want the "real" B&O you will have to get an Audi
A true petrol-head Yeah, most people with kids are boring. Sorry.
Polo maintenance is little high .....generally.
I would definitely go for the fiesta. Looks inside and out have improved much compared to the predecessor.
+ in the end a car should be fun to drive.
Also, I don't think the comparison with respect to looks is completely fair. The vignale is a look my grandparents would buy. However, comparing the ST line versus the polo, I'd go the new fiesta ST any day.
For me personally as a car lover: Fiesta ST.
For the non-car loving family guy who needs best bang for buck: Polo.
At least, that's what I'd say :)
Jorrit you are very stupid. Can’t compare a stock, low spec polo to a ford ST. If you want a real comparison do the golf R vs ST.
Once again the total superiority of German cars is reinforced. Other countries should just stop producing them, resistance is futile.
Fair review, I love your videos. I was almost buying a Polo, but when I drove the Fiesta, couldn't proceed with the VW ! The Fiesta won my heart and it's now sitting on my garage ! =D
In London there is campaign against Ford Eco boost failure with almost 3000 members. It’s just hopeless. vw are knowing for their quality and Reliability. My partner owned 2 generations of it. And recently I got a GTI. They are classy inside out.
If you want a polo, get an Ibiza, same car better spec and cheaper.
they can't e even put good quality materials to seat Leon. I can imagine what shit they are using in ibiza. it is ok for very poor people.
Hahaha ibiza doesnt have bettter specs
@@sierasdosk.8359 if they are going to put good materials, how are they going to sell you Audi and VW car brands? The quality is good. the materials themselves are plastics and cheaper.
But almost all of the VW cars use the same engines variety and gear boxes.
Also, most of them lack the full LCD speed and information screen. Some extra luxury road safety systems not installed, less choices to chose from for your inner seats and space.
You also pay for the name it self.
@@sierasdosk.8359 On the contrary, the polo is okay for badge snobs. If you really want to pay a couple of thousand more for the same car with a VW logo on the front and a few soft plastics on the interior that you'll literally never touch then you're pretty dumb IMO.
I'd have the polo even though I drive a ford, more practical, more comfortable, and will depreciate less. Even though the ford drives better, the pros outweigh the cons.
Has the Fiesta's rear design gone "backwards"? Looks a bit like old Mondeo.
The Fiesta only makes financial sense in Titanium trim. The Vignale and ST line are ridiculously overpriced for what they offer.
I wish the new Fiesta would come over to Australia
The door goes to the Fiesta!
I really don´t get why they chose this version of the fiesta. Just go for the titanium or cool and sound edition. No one needs leather in a hatchback
Not a VW fan so would love to disagree with the final verdict but I cant. Despite its slightly boring exterior look the Polo is such an all rounder it has to be best supermini out there. Cannot wait to see if the new Clio and Peugeot 208 will give it a run for its money
My feeling is that you either buy a non-Vignale Fiesta (lots more money for not much more car) or a base spec Golf if you need the space. So in short, neither. These two seem to be aimed at 70-something aunts, of which the Polo seems a better fit, and will retain its value better. I still have no idea who Ford think will buy the Vignale versions of their cars.
The Vignale versions are not much more than the titanium-× models.
Fiesta. Polo may look more conservative, a design that doesn't get us tired. But then, fiesta for everything. more fun to drive, better engine. nothing can beat the fiesta chassis. perfect.
The problem is the polo isn't a small car anymore, it's grown to the point where it no longer really fills the supermini slot in the way the fiesta still does
Ditto, this is why I think that comparing the practicality of the Polo to other Superminis is bullshit. It's almost as big as a MK7 Golf for crying out loud.
Sergiu-Lucian Petrică -It is not bull shit comparing them, it is only 15mm wider and longer. They are in the same class
It's not even about exterior dimensions that much, cars can be big outside and small inside (Nissan Juke for example).
The problem is that a loaded Polo GTI is as heavy as a manual MK7 Golf GTI. It's pretty funny when you think about it, the Golf should be one class above.
How old are you?
Fiesta is much more enjoyable to drive, more powerful and dynamic.
Overall the polo is better built and spacious.
Fiesta is a very good car and for me, the winner 🥇
Who the hell would pay that sort of money for a small car?
You aren't getting big car features on a small car, you're paying big car money for a small car!
Martyn Morris I assume you Never have bought a new car, right? I get 30% at my local dealer and for a new used one (1 day used) I get even more
Vinnisl a I'm currently on my eighth brand new car.
because if you dont have a family.... for what you need a shitty ugly heavy bmw? or a wannabe premium Audi?
So i better get a smaller car, with less weight but more hp to have fun and still save gas and money.
I guess the better descision is clearly.
VW Polo is better, BUT make sure you get the right model/trim level and engine. (And then the price is the same as an basic Golf......)
I'am in love with my new Polo 😂😍
"Small" cars don't have to be big compromises, simply because "small" cars are not small anymore.
I own a fiesta red edition 140hp, next will be a polo gti. No more Fiesta for me....except the fun element in the Fiesta, the poor quality starts to show after 12 months.
Razvan Gheorghies Like what? We have a 2015 one with 40k km on it, no signs at all?
Maybe you just treat your car bad.
Always love for the vw. In every video. Even when the opponent is much better.
Great review as usual 💯
It’s so funny that What Car are copying you Matt, I had to laugh when the guy tried to move the centre console to demonstrate the build quality :)
I used the Polo for the past 3 years, the car has been great but the 1l engine starts to show its age after 60.000km
I decided to try the Fiesta and the engine might be better (not by miles like everyone says) but the Polos interior is in another league
Матеріали в салоні Fiesta на вигляд більш приємні та дорогі, але дизайн торпедо у Golf дуже сучасний
Yeah it's good but pretty generic/boring as well if you ask me.
...or don´t go mad with the extras list and buy a seat leon instead, which is better in every respect as it sits a class above, yet basically can be had for the same money.
So the Seat Ibiza is the real winner here!
If I lived in the UK and had enough money to buy a new car I would totally use your website, yo.
Definitely Volkswagen ❤️🇩🇪 even though I live in Cologne 😂
Take a shot every time Matt says ''range topping Vignale version''.
Why are there no videos about a Fiat? Are they not that common in the UK? Like the Fiat Punto or Fiat 500?
Blub because fiat update there cars very rarely.
Clio and 208 are so much more interesting cars. For that kind of money the Swift sport is a nicer option too.
Fiesta all the way.
I'd have the fiesta but only in vignale or st line trim because I don't think it looks as good as it should in lesser trim levels
Hello, when pricing the Vee Dub did it include a sunroof because the Fiesta had one and the Polo didn't. That would add to the final price in this 'comparison'. Would the sunroof also make a difference in backseat headroom? Did the back windows of the Fiesta come all the way down? Did either car come with all the safety bells and whistles? Are they even available?
I like the engine noise in the 3 cylinder polo , it's kinda stimulating
VW Polo is grown up and has badge appeal but is just so boring and underpowered to drive (I own a polo!) Fiesta is just insanely fun
My Polo isn't the most fun to drive but I love it for it's reliability and economy. I wouldn't swap it for any car in its class, but if I had to it'd be for a Seat Ibiza or a mini.
@N N nice! I think I'll go for a second hand diesel A3 next, either that or a VW caddy. The Jetta is nice too
Badge appeal is for snobs, who all want shooting.
@N N I have had an awesome day thanks.
I don't know about the commercial policies of the respective brands in different countries. But I can say that in my country a vw polo is more expensive that a Ford focus 2018 similarly equipped. A similar observation made Marek in Marek drives. So there is simply no competition between both cars.
VW parts are horrifically expensive, get the Ford.
Fords aren’t much cheaper. My local dealer wanted £650 for a new timing belt
Of course of these two the Polo is the car for the sensible "buyer" however put the Ibiza & Fabia in the mix and everything changes. To chose is not so easy for many.
Volkswagen polo always 🔥🔥🔥🔊🔊🔊
Why'd you miss the active info display on the Polo? It's one of it's main selling points alongside Beats Audio. This is what makes the car fun and more prestigious. You simply forget you're in POLO when the Beats start rolling and the GPS is on your ActiveInfo Display while driving..
At least Volkswagen hasn’t stuck on an aftermarket-like tablet of a display on the dashboard. Why does (almost) everybody do that? You’re not gonna crash if you take your eyes for half a second off the road.
AssRamming FatPeople Its way better to use. I had both - touchscreen in the middle is a dealbreaker now for me. If you dislike the way it looks get an Audi and you can hide the screen in the dashboard when not needed
@@bingobongo1615 we're talking about budget cars here like Volkswagen and Ford. Not everybody can afford an Audi, which is a premium brand, and a completely different story. If you get an Audi at this price, it doesn't even have leather seats.
The Fiesta looks better on the outside. It has curvy and flow lines, whereas the Polo is just a slab with a bunch of sharp creases.
This just shows that vw makes the best small cars. Golf, polo and up are probably unbeatable in their category
not when you are in the need of the first engine rework on your vw