Volkswagen Polo vs Volkswagen Polo Vivo: Which Should You Buy?
A side-by-side comparison of price, depreciation, specifications and known issues to help you decide between the Volkswagen Polo and the Volkswagen Polo Vivo in the South African market.
Volkswagen Polo
7.8
Strong Buy
VS
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
7.8
Solid Buy
Volkswagen Polo Vivo is the more affordable option to buy used.
| Volkswagen Polo | Volkswagen Polo Vivo | |
|---|---|---|
| Est. Retail Price | R295k | R245k |
| Est. Trade Price | R265k | R215k |
| Annual Sales (SA) | ~8,500 | ~8,500 |
| 5yr Depreciation | 28% | 28% |
| RideReport Score | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Engine | 1.0L 3-cyl TSI petrol turbo | 1.4L 8V petrol (NA) |
| Power | 81 kW @ 5,500 rpm | 74 kW @ 6,000 rpm |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel consumption | 5.2 L/100 km (combined) | 6.2 L/100 km (official) |
| Known issues | 3 | 3 |
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