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ENGINE-CAPACITY MYSTERY

How do you tell the difference between a 2020 Volkswagen Polo Vivo Hatch 1,4 and 1,6 when there is no displacement badging? Can you tell if you look at the engine under the bonnet? I am interested in buying a Polo Vivo 1,6 Highline in the near future and want to make sure.

RAY UDEMAN Margate

We agree that, with the current trend of “de-badging”, it is now more difficult to differentiate between powertrains than ever. This is in stark contrast to the past where engine capacity, number of valves and even the number of gears were communicated on the back of a vehicle.

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