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firefly vs VW ID.Polo
Selected trimStandard205 mi · 41 kWh · Not available
At a glance
In this comparison, firefly firefly leads on city driving, while the VW ID.Polo leads on value for money and family practicality.
Which should you choose?
Choose the firefly if...
- you drive in the city - it's compact with an excellent turning circle
Choose the VW ID.Polo if...
- you want the most for your money - best overall spec per pound
- you have a family - it has the best combination of boot space, safety, and rear legroom
How we reached the recommendation
Verdict
Our take
The VW ID.Polo edges ahead overall, but it's close - check which categories matter most to you.
ValueVW
firefly
0
VW
6.3
Motorway Range
firefly
4.9
VW
5.1
Too close to call
FamilyVW
firefly
7.6
VW
8.3
Charging
firefly
6.6
VW
6.3
Too close to call
Cost Per Mile
firefly
9.4
VW
9.8
Too close to call
City Drivingfirefly
firefly
9.2
VW
7.5
What each car does better
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Key specifications
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| Measure | fireflyBase | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not available | £23,945 |
| Official range | 205 miles (better) | 204 miles |
| Boot space | 348 L | 441 L (better) |
| 10-80% rapid charge | 25 min | 23 min (better) |
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec | Not available |
Size Comparison
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VW ID.Polo
Length
firefly4,003mm-50mm
VW ID.Polo4,053mm
Width
firefly1,781mm-35mm
VW ID.Polo1,816mm
Height
firefly1,557mm
VW ID.Polo1,530mm-27mm
Space, size & parking
Parking & manoeuvring
Compare exterior dimensions to assess how each car fits UK parking spaces.
| Measure | fireflyBase | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4,003 mm | 4,053 mm |
| Width (mirrors folded) | 1,781 mm (better) | 1,816 mm |
| Height | 1,557 mm | 1,530 mm |
| Turning circle | 9.4 m (better) | 10.9 m |
| Clearance in a standard bayA standard UK parking bay is 2,400 mm wide. | 619 mm spare (better) | 584 mm spare |
People & luggage
Compare seating, child-seat mounting points, boot space and towing capacity.
| Measure | fireflyBase | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| ISOFIX child-seat points | 3 | Not available |
| Boot space (seats up) | 348 L | 441 L (better) |
| Boot space (seats down) | 1253 L (better) | 1240 L |
| Frunk | 65 L | Not available |
How each stacks up
Percentile ranks against UK EVs of the same body style.
firefly
- A 65 L frunk, one of 22 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with a front boot of 65 L or more.
- One of 33 of 232 UK EVs in our catalogue with V2L (vehicle-to-load) support.
- 9.4 m turning circle, tighter than 90% of hatchback EVs in our database.
VW ID.Polo
Not enough peers to make confident percentile claims.
Full specifications
| Specification |  firefly Base |  VW ID.Polo Life 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4.00m | 4.05m+50mm |
| Width | 1.78m | 1.82m+35mm |
| Height | 1.56m | 1.53m-27mm |
| Wheelbase | 2.62m | 2.59m-23mm |
| Capacity | ||
| Boot (seats up) | 348L | 441L (better) |
| Boot (seats down) | 1253L (better) | 1240L |
| Frunk | 65L | Not available |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Practicality | ||
| Turning Circle | 9.4m (better) | 10.9m |
| Kerb Weight | 1,492kg | Not available |
| Electric | ||
| Battery | 41kWh (better) | 37kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | 205 mi (better) | 204 mi |
| Max DC Charge | 100kW (better) | 90kW |
| Pricing | ||
| UK MSRP | Not available | £23,945 |
| Details | ||
| Body Style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Available | 2026+ | 2027+ |
Range & charging
Range, charging & battery
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| Measure | fireflyBase | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| Official range (WLTP) | 205 miles (better) | 204 miles |
| Estimated motorway rangeEVcarsguide estimate at sustained motorway speed. | 171 miles (better) | 170 miles |
| 10-80% rapid charge time | 25 min | 23 min (better) |
| Max rapid charge rate | 100 kW (better) | 90 kW |
| Home AC charging | 11 kW | Not available |
| Usable battery capacity | 41 kWh (better) | 37 kWh |
| Battery chemistry | NMC | Not available |
| Battery architecture | 400V | Not available |
Driving & everyday use
Performance & drivetrain
Compare acceleration, power and drivetrain specifications for the selected trims.
| Measure | fireflyBase | VW ID.PoloLife 116PS |
|---|---|---|
| 0-62 mph | 8.1 sec | Not available |
| Power | 105 kW (better) | 85 kW |
| Torque | 200 Nm | Not available |
| Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
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Safety & ownership confidence
Euro NCAP - firefly firefly Base
Tested 2025
Adult Occupant96%
Child Occupant87%
Vulnerable Road Users82%
Safety Assist86%
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Frequently asked questions
What are the firefly firefly and VW ID.Polo like on a long motorway trip?
EVcarsguide estimates a real-world motorway range of about 171 miles for the firefly firefly and 170 miles for the VW ID.Polo - effectively matched, and both well below their WLTP figures because sustained high speed is the hardest case for an EV. Both rapid-charge to 80% in a similar time, around 23-25 minutes.
Which is easier to park and drive in town, the firefly firefly or the VW ID.Polo?
The firefly firefly is the easier car for tight UK car parks: it is 35 mm narrower than the VW ID.Polo. In a standard 2,400 mm bay that leaves about 619 mm of total clearance for the firefly firefly and about 584 mm of total clearance for the VW ID.Polo. The firefly firefly also turns in a 1.5 m tighter circle, which helps with U-turns and multi-storey ramps.
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Data accuracy
Specs are sourced from manufacturer websites and manually reviewed. These figures were last verified .