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2019 · Volkswagen · Petrol

Polo

Sedan 1.6 Trendline

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Cost to own / mo

R4,578

R4/km

Market price

R229,900

Annual total

R54,936

Monthly cost breakdown

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

FuelR1,997
InsuranceR345
MaintenanceR1,256
Licence discR40
Running costs / moR3,638
Depreciationvalue lost, not cash spentR940
Cost to own / moR4,578

Specifications

Body type
Sedan
Transmission
Manual
Engine
1.6L
Power
77 kW
Torque
155 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
Fuel consumption
6 L/100km
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km
Maintenance score62/100

Higher = cheaper to maintain

Drive Score

67/ 100

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

Value78
Efficiency47
Reliability42
Practicality100

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