Volkswagen GOLF 1.4 TSI SE Hatchback 5dr Petrol Manual Euro 5 (122 ps) for £3,995

The Volkswagen Polo is a top-notch supermini. It's the premium choice in the sector, offering a cut-above feel when compared to a Ford Fiesta or Renault Clio. It's the sort of car you don't mind spending a bit extra on, as the added quality and sense of solidity is obvious. It's typically Volkswagen in its appearance and approach: sobre and solid. The promise of Volkswagen reliability gives long-term reassurance (even if, as you'll see, there are some issues you need to watch out for). Base non-turbo petrol engines are a bit weedy, and entry-level cars lack equipment, but choose the right spec Polo, with a TSI turbo engine (and ideally SE or Match trim), and you'll enjoy a super all-rounder with loads of refinement and that classy feel that's so appealing, even if you can't quite put your finger on it.Volkswagen Polo safety levels are top-notch. It was awarded five stars in the tougher Euro NCAP crash tests introduced in 2009 – making it one of the first small cars to achieve the