That would also be my suggestion personally. It only costs slightly more to get a focus/golf over a fiesta/Polo and they're much better built/finished, more capable/refined and durable cars in my opinion in addition to having more space.
Fiesta vs Polo
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That would also be my suggestion personally. It only costs slightly more to get a focus/golf over a fiesta/Polo and they're much better built/finished, more capable/refined and durable cars in my opinion in addition to having more space.
Have only driven the Polo out of those two. The current Polo is really good. It's a cliche, but it really is like a smaller Golf (I have a Golf currently). Very well made, quiet and well riding for the class. The only thing I didn't like about it was it seemed quite over-geared- obviously for emissions/economy. Very quiet engine- you barely know it's there at idle.
Watch out for the base spec engines in both- they're both non-turbo, so might be weedy. Might be ok if you're doing very short trips, but you'll notice if there's more weight in the car or you're on any decent inclines. Don't think you can go wrong with either really. You'll get more for your money with a Fiesta, but I'd guess refinement and "bigger car feel" is more prominent in the VW.
Watch out for the base spec engines in both- they're both non-turbo, so might be weedy. Might be ok if you're doing very short trips, but you'll notice if there's more weight in the car or you're on any decent inclines. Don't think you can go wrong with either really. You'll get more for your money with a Fiesta, but I'd guess refinement and "bigger car feel" is more prominent in the VW.
A quick update: I popped along to my local Ford dealer and test drove a 2018 1.0 ecotech. It wasn't the fastest thing in the world but that's to be expected. The only complaint I had was the arm rest was too short. I really enjoyed the rest of the drive. It felt great. I need to find a polo to compare it to but the Fiesta is definitely still on my list. This one has a panoramic sunroof which was really nice too.
As for getting a larger car, we still have the evoque. It's just that the Fiesta/Polo may have to be a main car for a short time when we change that at the end of the year. So I think we will be fine with the size.
As for getting a larger car, we still have the evoque. It's just that the Fiesta/Polo may have to be a main car for a short time when we change that at the end of the year. So I think we will be fine with the size.
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You could always hold out and try and find a 120ps version.
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It's a tin box compared to the Fiesta though isn't it? More on par with the KA?
Better than the KA I'd say and a bit bigger. The current ones are rear engine, RWD which is more interesting
I borred a KA a few years back and it was an awful thing to drive.
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Yeah I can imagine it's a blast to drive. Not sure it's wife/daughter material - useless in snowBetter than the KA I'd say and a bit bigger. The current ones are rear engine, RWD which is more interesting
I borred a KA a few years back and it was an awful thing to drive.
Yeah I can imagine it's a blast to drive. Not sure it's wife/daughter material - useless in snow
Naa it's fine, they don't have enough power to get in to trouble and the TC won't let it slide. Light weight, skinny wheels and RWD works on well snow (like the old beetle).
They are eco cars and aimed at new drivers etc.
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Yes, might be an option.
Over the years I've owned a Mk5 Zetec-S, a Mk6 ST and been in (and also driven) the Mk7 ST and latest Mk8 ST. I've also recently owned the latest Polo GTi. And I can honestly say I wish I'd never bothered with the Polo. I have no experience with the lower trim levels or engines in either range, but the Fiesta just has something about it - certainly more engaging to drive and I've always liked the gearbox (manual) in the Fiesta. The Polo I found mind numbingly dull and dreary to drive with soulless steering feedback and I hated the DSG box (all it ever did was change up as quick as it possibly could, try it in Sport and it would want to rev all the way before changing up. No happy medium). Brakes were far too aggressive on initial application, no matter how gentle you were. Interior I wasn't impressed with either and I found it was mostly cheap scratchy plastics. The moo'ing from the rear brakes when reversing and sticking handbrake were also very annoying. Then you have the possible longevity issue with the EA888 engine and carbon build up. Although I sold the car just after 12 months of ownership so not really something I can comment on either. I'd go for a Fiesta if I had to choose one.
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Don't know about fiestas but the focus, the 125 bhp version is the one to get in the 1L ecoboost form, 6 speed gearbox and not the 5 speed from the older generation witch rev higher
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I still have a massive soft spot for a Pumesta - the 1.7 tivct swapped Mk5 Zetec S. Miss the simpler automove days (relative to my age!).
I found that with the brakes in all of the VAG cars I've driven. They come in far to strong and there is no feel through them (or any of the controls really). It's like the power assistance is turned up to 11.
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Your daughter could just get an auto licence. One of my workmates went down that route and let's face it there's only going to be less manuals as time goes on.
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Still a valid reason for manual imo. Never know where you are going to end up and need to know manual - rental cars, company cars, pool vehicles, etc.
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I would look for a 125bhp version of the ecoboost not the gutless base version. Last September I bought a 17 plate Ford B-Max Navigator with the 125bhp 1.0L ecoboost engine and it's punchy enough while still being economical. I am currently on my best tank of fuel yet and averaging 50.4mpg on a mix of fast A roads and town driving and no grandad driving.
This, I honestly don't see the point of doing it for a manual unless you're a petrolhead or you want to compromise comfort for the sake of saving a few pennies...