Volkswagen Polo

Selected: Polo hatch 1.0TSI • Price: R 373 800
Model range: R 373 800R 605 700
Body type
Hatchbacks
Transmission
Manual
Fuel
Petrol
Drive
Front
Power
70 kW
Torque
175 Nm
Fuel consumption
5.3 L/100km
Monthly fuel cost
R 1 764/month
Your monthly km driven
km/month
The entry-level option in the range, designed to keep monthly repayments and upfront costs lower.
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72 mo • 10% deposit • 35% balloon • 10.75% APR
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APR: 10.75%
Monthly: R 5 151

Estimated instalment based on a R 373 800 retail price, 10% deposit, 35% balloon, 72-month term at 10.75% APR. Not a dealer or manufacturer offer.

Balloon due: R 130 830
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Estimated monthly premium
R 1 300 – R 1 600
Rough estimate only. Assumes standalone comprehensive cover — multi-policy or loyalty discounts (typically 15–25%) are not reflected. Actual premium depends on your full risk profile, claims history, and insurer.

About the Volkswagen Polo

The Volkswagen Polo is one of South Africa's most established compact hatchbacks and sedans, available from the entry-level 1.0TSI hatch through to the GTI performance variant, with both hatchback and sedan body styles offered across Trendline, Life, Style, R-Line, and GTI specification levels. The range is powered by 1.0-litre turbopetrol and 1.6-litre naturally aspirated petrol engines with manual and automatic transmission options, and the Polo is assembled at Volkswagen's Uitenhage plant in the Eastern Cape — giving it local assembly credentials that matter to some buyers alongside a strong resale value and wide service network. It competes with the Toyota Starlet, Suzuki Swift, and Hyundai i20 in the mainstream compact segment, and with the Honda Civic and Mazda3 at the upper end of its range.

Who is the Polo best for?

  • Buyers who want a locally assembled compact car with strong resale value and a wide Volkswagen service network
  • Commuters comparing the Polo 1.0TSI against the Toyota Starlet, Suzuki Swift, and Hyundai i20 on refinement and ownership cost
  • Sedan buyers who want the Polo sedan 1.6 as a practical, boot-friendly alternative to the hatchback at an accessible price
  • Performance hatchback buyers who want the Polo GTI as an affordable alternative to the Golf GTI with everyday usability
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Polo hatch 1.0TSI
R 373 800
Monthly
R 5 151
72 mo • 10% deposit • 35% balloon • 10.75% APR • Balloon plan