Hyundai I10 vs Volkswagen Polo
A side-by-side comparison of the used Hyundai I10 and Volkswagen Polo — price, real monthly finance, running costs and MOT reliability, all from live UK stock.
Reviewed by the Motoring Today Editorial team · methodology in our editorial standards.
Hyundai I10 or Volkswagen Polo — which should I buy?
The Hyundai I10 starts cheaper (Hyundai I10 from £6,495, Volkswagen Polo from £7,252), with illustrative finance from £148/mo and £169/mo respectively. On MOT reliability they score 94% and 80% first-time passes. The full spec, running-cost and deal breakdown is below.
- I10 from
- £6,495
- Polo from
- £7,252
- In stock
- 3 vs 4
| From live stock | ★ Best value overall Hyundai I10 3 in stock · from £6,495 | Volkswagen Polo 4 in stock · from £7,252 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in stock | £6,495★ lowest | £7,252 |
| Median price | £8,995★ lower | £10,130 |
| From (per month)Illustrative, from live stock | £148/mo (HP, 60 months, 13.9% APR)★ lower | £169/mo (HP, 60 months, 14.9% APR) |
| Road tax (VED)Typical car in stock | £200/yr | £200/yr |
| Median mileage | 24,065 mi★ lower | 49,694 mi |
| Median year | 2018 | 2018 |
| Median CO₂ | 117 g/km | 103 g/km★ cleaner |
| Typical power | 86 bhp | 93 bhp★ more |
| Most common fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Most common gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| MOT first-time passDVSA history | 94%★ more reliable | 80% |
| Great/good deals in stockMotoring Today price rating | 1 / 3 | 2 / 4★ more |
| View all 3 I10 → | View all 4 Polo → |
Motoring Today score
Our 0–100 vehicle-intelligence score: reliability is from real DVSA MOT pass rates, the rest from manufacturer specs (MPG/CO₂, insurance group, Euro NCAP, dimensions). Higher is better — the stronger side is highlighted.
| Score | Hyundai I10 | Volkswagen Polo |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 74/100 | 75/100 |
| Reliability | 67 | 69 |
| Running costs | 82 | 78 |
| Safety | 60 | — |
| Family & practicality | 72 | 78 |
| Insurance | 90 | 74 |
A guide, not a guarantee — based on the sample of stock and MOT/spec records we hold for each model.
Specs, side by side
Manufacturer specifications across the Hyundai I10 and Volkswagen Polo trim range. The stronger figure is highlighted where there's a clear better/worse direction (dimensions are shown for reference only).
| Spec | Hyundai I10 | Volkswagen Polo |
|---|---|---|
| MPG (combined) | 41–70 mpg | 0–83 mpg |
| CO₂ emissions | 93–157 g/km | 82–216 g/km |
| Insurance group1 (cheapest) – 50 | Group 1–12 | Group 1–30 |
| Euro NCAP safety | 73% pillar avg | 5 stars (2022) |
| 0–60mph | 10.2s | 6.3s |
| Power | 62–98 bhp | 45–204 bhp |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 3665 mm | 3970 mm |
| Width | 1680 mm | 1901 mm |
| Height | 1500 mm | 1461 mm |
How we compare. The “best value overall” column and the cells marked ★ are chosen from live market data, running costs, DVSA MOT history and manufacturer specs — the side that wins the most comparable rows leads. Deal ratings come from the Motoring Today price model. Our methodology →
About the finance figures
Monthly payments shown are illustrative examples drawn from real quotes on cars currently in stock — the exact rate, term and APR depend on your circumstances, the lender and a credit check. They are not an offer of finance and are not a representative example of the total cost of credit.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is the Hyundai I10 or the Volkswagen Polo cheaper to buy?
- In current stock the Hyundai I10 starts lower: the Hyundai I10 is available from £6,495 (median £8,995) and the Volkswagen Polo from £7,252 (median £10,130).
- What are the monthly finance payments on the Hyundai I10 vs the Volkswagen Polo?
- Illustrative finance starts from £148/mo (HP, 60 months, 13.9% APR) on the Hyundai I10 and £169/mo (HP, 60 months, 14.9% APR) on the Volkswagen Polo. These are examples from cars currently in stock, not offers of finance — the actual rate, term and APR depend on your circumstances, the lender and a credit check.
- Which is cheaper to tax, the Hyundai I10 or the Volkswagen Polo?
- The most common annual road tax (VED) across Hyundai I10 stock is £200/yr, versus £200/yr for the Volkswagen Polo — so the Hyundai I10 is generally cheaper to tax.
- Which is more reliable at MOT, the Hyundai I10 or the Volkswagen Polo?
- Based on DVSA MOT history across our stock, the Hyundai I10 averages a 94% first-time pass rate and the Volkswagen Polo 80% — the Hyundai I10 edges it on this measure.