Science & Tech · Gadgets & EVs · 1 hr ago
VW ID. Polo compared with petrol small cars on running costs
A comparison examines the costs of owning two electric small cars and three petrol models.
The electric cars are the VW ID.
Polo, with 37 kWh and 52 kWh battery options, and the Cupra Raval Endurance.
The petrol models are two versions of the VW Polo and one Seat Ibiza.
Their listed prices range from €24,995 for the basic electric ID.
Polo to €34,790 for the Raval.
The comparison considers costs beyond the purchase price, including insurance, tax, maintenance, depreciation, energy and leasing.
Small cars make up a significant share of new registrations in Europe, although their share varies by country and counting method.
The comparison says leasing can reduce ongoing costs in some cases, and that driving distance matters when weighing maintenance costs.
Heise compares the running costs of the electric VW ID. Polo with petrol small cars, including the VW Polo, Seat Ibiza and Cupra Raval.
The comparison covers insurance, tax, maintenance and wear, depreciation, energy costs and leasing.
The article says the ID. Polo’s starting price is just below €25,000.
It lists prices from €24,995 for the ID. Polo Trend to €34,790 for the Cupra Raval Endurance.
The excerpt does not provide the comparison’s final monthly cost results.
- Who
- The comparison covers the VW ID. Polo, VW Polo, Seat Ibiza and Cupra Raval.
- What
- Heise compares their costs of ownership, including insurance, tax, maintenance, depreciation, energy and leasing.
- When
- Heise published the article on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- To examine how costly the electric ID. Polo is to run compared with petrol small cars.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The mileage should also play a major role in choosing a powertrain, given the resulting maintenance costs.
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- ID. Polo Trend price
- €24,995; 37 kWh battery
- ID. Polo Life price
- €33,795; 52 kWh battery
- VW Polo 1.0 TSI Life DSG prices
- €26,695 for 70 kW; €28,220 for 85 kW
- Seat Ibiza 1.0 TSI Style DSG price
- €25,600
- Cupra Raval Endurance price
- €34,790
- B-segment share in first half of 2026
- 17% to 19% across the EU, depending on the counting method
Sources
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