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VW Polo vs SERES 5 comparison

Compare performance (207 HP vs 585 HP), boot space and price (17,300 £ vs 55,700 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Polo or SERES 5?

VW Polo vs SERES 5: Key differences

VW Polo

4.1 (3 Reviews)
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  • considerably cheaper
  • considerably lighter
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SERES 5

4.7 (1 Reviews)
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  • substantially more power
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • barely more trunk space
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By Achim Sedelmaier

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Polo

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

VW Polo is considerably cheaper – starting at 17,300 £ , while the SERES 5 costs 55,700 £ . That’s a price difference of around 38,447 £.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.

When it comes to engine power, the SERES 5 offers substantially more power – delivering 585 HP compared to 207 HP. That’s roughly 378 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the SERES 5 is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.1 s, while the VW Polo takes 6.5 s. That’s about 2.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the SERES 5 delivers clearly more torque with 940 Nm compared to 320 Nm. That’s about 620 Nm more.

Polo

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Polo is considerably lighter – 1,143 kg compared to 2,360 kg. The difference is around 1,217 kg.

Looking at boot space, the SERES 5 offers barely more boot space – 367 L compared to 351 L. That’s a difference of about 16 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Polo carries slightly more – 457 kg compared to 375 kg. That’s a difference of about 82 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The SERES 5 sits just ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

£55,705
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SERES 5

  • Engine Type Electric
  • Transmission Automatic
  • Drive Type All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP 585 HP
  • Consumption kWh/100km 18.6 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range 430 km
VW Polo
SERES 5

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VW Polo

The Polo is a well-built, comfortable hatchback that blends a refined cabin and composed manners into a compact package. It's easy to live with day to day, offering sensible space, tidy controls and reassuring quality that make it a practical choice for city or longer trips.

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SERES 5

The Seres 5 carves a convincing niche in the crowded compact crossover market with bold styling and a surprisingly upscale cabin that feels larger than its footprint suggests. It’s an easy, fuss-free choice for shoppers after modern EV practicality and sensible running costs, delivered with a friendly personality that won’t try to outshine more expensive rivals.

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VW Polo
SERES 5

Costs and Consumption

Price
17,300 - 30,800 £
Price
55,700 £
Consumption L/100km
5.1 - 6.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
18.6 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
430 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
-
co2
116 - 148 g/km
co2
0 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
SUV
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,143 - 1,378 kg
Curb weight
2,360 kg
Trunk capacity
351 L
Trunk capacity
367 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,751 mm
Width
1,930 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
432 - 457 kg
Payload
375 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
80 - 207 HP
Power HP
585 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
6.5 - 15.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.1 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
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Torque
93 - 320 Nm
Torque
940 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
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Power kW
59 - 152 kW
Power kW
430 kW
Engine capacity
999 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
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General

Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2024
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
Brand
VW
Brand
SERES
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