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2023 · Volkswagen · Petrol

Polo

Sedan 1.6 Life Manual

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Cost to own / mo

R6,227

R5/km

Market price

R344,900

Annual total

R74,724

Monthly cost breakdown

Based on 15,000 km/year · SA 2026 rates

FuelR2,064
InsuranceR517
MaintenanceR1,256
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR3,877
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR2,350
Cost to own / moR6,227

Specifications

Body type
Sedan
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1.6L
Power
81 kW
Torque
152 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
Fuel consumption
6.2 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
147 g/km
Maintenance score62/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Drive Score

56/ 100

How this Sedan ranks against its segment on value, efficiency, reliability and practicality.

Value43
Efficiency40
Reliability42
Practicality100

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