You should do horn tests on car reviews and give your opinion on them

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.

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.

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.

I went for the Polo, I love 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

I will choose mat over both of these

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.

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.

You should've compared equal trims on both cars. The fiesta is a much higher trim level than the almost standard looking polo

I bought the VW polo few months ago and it's so cool I love it

Also the polo used price is higher and doesnt loose its value as much as the fiesta

The amount of times he said “this is the range topping vinyale edition” 🙈

You should start doing the 'Can it carry a nuclear warhead' section for practicality

I'm glad I have chosen the Ford Fiesta, its so much fun to drive.

one ford was enough for me, never again. fun to drive and all that, but overall quality is just too low.

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 .

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?

Great review as usual 💯

What nutter would spend £20k on a Polo or Fiesta?

Can you do one on the new Ibiza FR please? I order a Seat Ibiza FR Sport 2019 model coming up already, getting it next month :)

Fiesta 2018 is such underrated. However it’s realisable as never. I have the st-line and it’s a pleasure to drive it

I own a Fiesta ST-line and love it

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...)

if they are 2019 cars why are the sporting 67 plates?

I've been waiting for this video. Wow Mat! You shared the photo of this video on 22nd of January...

I've got the 140ps Vignale..cracking car..superb to drive..great spec... if I needed anything bigger I'd have got a focus..

Bought the Seat Ibiza FR 115, brilliant fun and cheaper to buy...

I just got my polo and im happy af!

I'm thinking to buy a Kia Rio 2018, dose it worth? Please i need opinions and advices!! Thanks

Im driving an Opel Astra, new Corsa GSi might be interesting here no?

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.

I wonder what car Mat uses. As He influences us with the best cars 🚙 to accommodate our lifestyle. Kudos and cheers Mat. Have been following you from the Start. Let the Vidz rolling

Why do you always get the top of the range version?

Well in my opinion I will choose both the Fiesta and the polo. I love fun to drive cars and comfortable roomy practical cars. I guess it will depend what I need or my mood.

Anyone who spends 20k+ on a fiesta is just daft hahah

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.

If I lived in the UK and had enough money to buy a new car I would totally use your website, yo.

Can anyone tell me what version of the fiesta that is? I wish Matt had said in the video. Looks a bit like the range topping Vignale to me

I'm hard to impress when it comes to modern cars but the Polo had me right away. So I bought one!

I wish the new Fiesta would come over to Australia

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 didn't expect that! Matt normally loves the fiesta. Right we're off to order a new polo.

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 KZfaq, 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.

We get it Mat, it's the range topping vignale version 😂😂

Polo GTI and Fiesta ST are amazing too

You asked why doesn’t the back window go all the way down. I suspect that it is due to the shape of the door which has to allow for the wheel arch and so the glass doesn’t have a big enough space to disappear into.

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.

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 shape of the fiesta’s dash reminds me of the mk 5 Escort. It literally has the exact same shape

Always love for the vw. In every video. Even when the opponent is much better.

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.

Polo please, thank you.

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.

I like the engine noise in the 3 cylinder polo , it's kinda stimulating

I'am in love with my new Polo 😂😍

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.

These videos are relaxing.

Just pay extra and get a golf or focus, honestly not much more and you get so much more for your money

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'

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.

Great comparison!

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

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'll stick with my 1999 Toyota Corolla..... lul hate being poor :(

Is The VW polo 2019 coming to the US?

Take a shot every time Matt says ''range topping Vignale version''.

Heart = Fiesta | Mind = Polo

I would buy Seat Ibiza. It is just like Polo, only beter loking and a little cheeper.

Really not fair comparison on the looks as you got an antry level polo against a fully specced Fiesta. Did you consider cinparing to the polo rline

I have a 52 polo and i love it its a beautiful car and is cheap to run and does everything i need it to. The Fiesta looks nice. and my dad has always had fords two ford escorts snd 1 mondeo and they were great cars reliable and did what we needed it for. Id hav the fiesta.

Polo is Love😍

Got myself a Fiesta Titanium. Brilliant little car, returns 50+mpg relatively easily. And has enough power when you need to floor it.

Can't compare mid range to top of the range,, what are the external overall dimensions,? so we can work out which will fit in our garages,,, WHICH IS LONGER AND WHICH IS WIDER, ???????

Love the Polo. A fine car

Is that the 1ltr eco boost that spontaneously self combusts ?

They are both great cars...!!! 👍 They have stepped up massively from decades ago...!!! 👌😁🔝

What song played in the background? I kinda like it

I have the Fiesta Vignale.. love it

Why are there no videos about a Fiat? Are they not that common in the UK? Like the Fiat Punto or Fiat 500?

Ordered my Polo TSI DSG Beats 95hp just month ago. Can't wait for December.

1:17 how is £12582 “just under” £12,500? It’s £82 higher. 😂😂

I will always choose the polo, when comparing cars should always compare similar engins, i love carwow 😅

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.

As usual, I really like your video's. But I can't help wondering why would you release it now as you filmed it month ago? 🤔

Plz also compare the GTI and ST version

The new fiesta has gotten much smaller than the old one. In the front passenger seat (I'm 180cm) I hit the roof, even on the lowest setting. In the back is less headspace as well and much less kneeroom (sitting behind "myself").

When are you reviewing the new Peugeot 508 please?

Has the Fiesta's rear design gone "backwards"? Looks a bit like old Mondeo.

I have the same sweater you're wearing 👍👍

I've gone from a VW Polo to a Fiesta ST and Fiesta much better to drive as i never stop smiling.

Why am watching videos of 2019 polo after searching for 1991 polo cause it's the one i can barely afford 😅

Fiesta for me 😀 Polo > 😧

That Queen Elizabeth jokes 😂

Hey mat I would like it if u do a review of a 2005 C180 kompressor sports back (W205)

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

Definitely Volkswagen ❤️🇩🇪 even though I live in Cologne 😂

think the the V W has the best sounding door close

Is the new Seat Ibiza pretty similar to Polo but much more interesting to look at? Cheaper too.