What is a polo BlueGT?

What is a polo BlueGT?

We drive the new Volkswagen Polo BlueGT, which mixes pace with economy of more than 60mpg. The recently revised Volkswagen Polo is one of our supermini class favourites, but the hot GTI flagship failed to make an impact against rivals from MINI and Peugeot recently.

What BHP is a Polo GTI?

189 bhp
Performance

Power	189 bhp
Top Speed	146 mph
0-60 mph	6.5 secs
Torque	320 Nm, 236 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions	140 g/km

Which Polo is best?

The Highline Plus offers better performance and some more features to totally justifies its higher asking price. With or without the automatic transmission, the Polo Highline Plus is worth buying and is our top-recommended variant.

What’s the fastest VW Polo?

VW Polo GTI
The VW Polo GTI is the fastest model in the Polo range but its turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine and upmarket cabin also make it the most expensive…

What is the Volkswagen Polo BlueGT?

The Volkswagen Polo BlueGT owes its existance to the eco-minded Polo BlueMotion from 2006 as it does from a long line of performance models, culminating in the current Polo GTI. It’s certainly a product of rising fuel prices and ever-increasing taxes for polluting vehicles.

What makes the Polo BlueGT a ‘warm hatch’?

In ‘warm hatch’ terms, the Polo BlueGT is that car, delivering around 40 horsepower less than the full-fat GTI. The heart of the BlueGT is an advanced 1.4-litre, four-cylinder petrol engine boasting turbo and supercharging – the latter for low down acceleration and the former to provide a large slice of top-end thrust.

Is the Blue GT cheaper to run than a Polo GTI?

I need some numbers. Prices start at £17,860, making it £1000 cheaper than a Polo GTI. The Blue GT has a smaller, 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine, which is 42bhp lighter, with 148bhp. Its 7.8sec 0-62mph time is a second behind the GTI, then, but its 60.1mpg fuel consumption and £20-a-year tax bill aim to make it far cheaper to run.

Should I buy a BlueGT?

The BlueGT uses clever tech to save fuel, but demands no compromises in performance. It’s a great warm hatch thanks to involving handling and sharp responses, but it’s also relaxing to drive when you want to take it easy. Add in the efficiency of the ACT petrol engine, and it makes a lot of sense – perhaps even more so than the faster GTI.