I'm not quite sure how there would really be an advantage with a 7-speeder and how it stacks up with a 6-speeder.

Safety features, I think both cars are equally good. I won't consider cruise control a safety feature... didn't quite like the 308thp's cruise control position as well.

About Traction and Stability control, I would say that the 308thp needs it. I took a pretty sharp corner on the Polo going 70-80km/h with confidence, something I didn't feel confident with taking (the same corner) when I was testing the Fiesta.

I'm not certain I swear by Traction and Stability control because... I've felt my Mini Cooper's TCS activate while driving in a heavy rain and wonder what it would be like without it. On the other hand, I also drive a '96 Alfa which safety feature is only 1 airbag and never had any issues driving in a heavy rain. Perhaps, its the tyres?

Would I buy the Polo, especially as a main car? Nope.. LOL.. its cramped inside. The gearbox while smoother than my Mini Cooper (and the Fiesta I tested), doesn't feel as smooth as other cars I tried, namely.. the new Golf, 308thp, 3008, Focus and even the Prius therefore, the pregnant misses said NO! It's not as comfy as a Beetle or the 308thp as well. Its a very.. very.. basic car with a really nice engine and gearbox and 6 airbags.

I will say however that the Polo would be a pretty neat 2nd car to drive around town, go to the market, go out for drinks when I go hang out with pals, etc. If I'm young, single and alone... I might buy it.

Then... would I buy a 308thp? I would love to (actually was eyeing the 5008 as well) but I wouldn't either... the 308thp seems to be riddled with quite a few nuisance and we all know how bad their after sales service is.

SO.. now I'm stuck not knowing which car to buy.. LOL

The gear change in the Polo is seamless. the only way u can tell that the car has changed gear is by looking at the current-gear-position indicator (dunno what it's actually called.). in 308, gear change is still smooth, though not as smooth as the Polo. Plus point for the 308 is the wastegate chatter (dunno the correct term, the 'shii shiii' sound when u lift ur foot off the throttle).

haha, good for u! lovin the focus TDCi?

Good choice, real good driver's car..  the Polo is the same class as Vios, Fiesta and Pug 207

VW reliable=My Ass
Pug 308T>1.2TSi by far
VW always have bad driving dynamics,bad reliability,bad power,costly mod
In case of Pug 308T vs Polo 1.2TS,Pug 308T is the better buy quite obviously

same dilemma, torn between the 4 chicks:

1) Focus TDCi (RM 124 393; both sedan & hatchback) [5.8l/100km claimed] [6-speed]
2) Polo (RM 113 888)  - 5 years warranty (unlimited mileage, but no free service) [5.9l/100km claimed] [7-speed DSG]
3) Polo GTI (RM 132 888 - 3 doors, RM135 888 - 5 doors) - *same as Polo  [5.9l/100km claimed] [7-speed DSG]
4) 308 Turbo (RM 118 888) - 3 YEARS FREE SERVICE INCL. PARTS & LABOR [7.6l/100km claimed] [6-speed Porsche]

usage:
travels average 80km/day; urban 80%

main concerns:
1 fuel consumption
2 maintenance cost
3 reliability (on par with vios, city; don't want like proton!!!)
4 till death do us part-type of owner *not changing car till it's time to write off; my previous car all used >9years
now... I'd really love to get the Polo GTI 3-door (a bit selfish considering I have a family, but since I'll be using it to commute alone daily to work & the 5-door model is extra 3k, I guess this should be ok ha ha!) because it's SEXY, AWESOME, SUPER-FAST! tried polo 1.2 TSI & immediately fell in love with it, read reviews on polo GTI it's more awesome (also I read somewhere the 1.4 GTI FC is better than the 1.2 TSI.. please clarify on this) thus badly wants it but it it THE MOST EXPENSIVE of them all... but again, their service is only every 15k right? thus the need for further decision-making process.

then, checked up on 308 TURBO, the specs, extras, MORE-ROOMY, the 3-years free service which included parts&labor & the 1.88% DO TEMPTS ME BAD. the salesperson kept calling for me to test drive it, says I should test it & polo, both & then decide - he seems really confident with 308 TURBO. haven't tried yet, but going to soon but now a bit busy. the downside is i there're many bad reviews on NAZA, not to mention the common saying "what do you expect, it's French, not German" 

finally the TDCi - it's the BIGGEST of them all, reliable & proven turbo-diesel & read about it's awesome FC etc. price also is between 308 TURBO & Polo GTI. but then, this is the oldest model in the market compared to the others.
in summary, I think my main concern returns to its FC & maintenance - which 1 should I get, & why?