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2019 · Volkswagen · Petrol
Polo
Hatch 1.0TSI Highline
← More Hatchbacks ranked by cost to ownCost to own / mo
R4,290
R3/km
Market price
R244,925
Annual total
R51,480
Monthly cost breakdown
Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates
FuelR1,565
InsuranceR429
MaintenanceR1,256
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR3,290
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR1,001
Cost to own / moR4,290
Specifications
- Body type
- Hatchback
- Transmission
- Manual
- Engine
- 1L
- Power
- 85 kW
- Torque
- 200 Nm
- Driven wheels
- Front Wheel Drive
- Seats
- 5
- Fuel consumption
- 4.7 L/100km
- CO₂ emissions
- 107 g/km
Maintenance score62/100
Higher = cheaper to maintain
How this estimate works▾
Every figure assumes 15,000 km per year and uses current South African rates. The estimate is the sum of five parts:
- Fuel— the vehicle’s claimed consumption × 15,000 km × the current price (95 ULP R26.63/L, diesel R27.93/L). Electric vehicles show R0 fuel.
- Insurance— an actuarial baseline of about 2.1% of the vehicle’s value per year. Not a personal quote; your premium depends on your age, area, history and excess.
- Maintenance— modelled from each vehicle’s maintenance score (higher score = cheaper to run).
- Licence disc — estimated by body type as a proxy for weight, since SA licence fees are weight- and province-based.
- Depreciation— declining-balance value loss on the car’s current age. Shown as a cost, but it’s value lost, not cash spent.
These are estimates to compare vehicles fairly, not quotes or financial advice. Full methodology →
Fuel rates last updated 27 June 2026.
Drive Score
68/ 100
How this Hatchback ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.
Value65
Efficiency84
Reliability25
Practicality100
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