Side-by-side comparison

Volkswagen Polo vs Hyundai Creta

The Volkswagen Polo costs R3,439/month less to own in South Africa.

Lower cost

2023 Volkswagen

Polo Vivo Hatch 1.4 Trendline

R5,031

per month

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2023 Hyundai

Creta 1.5 Executive

R8,470

per month

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Spec

2023 Volkswagen Polo

Vivo Hatch 1.4 Trendline

2023 Hyundai Creta

1.5 Executive

Retail price
R249,900winner
R429,900
Monthly TCO
R5,031winner
R8,470
Monthly fuel
R1,532winner
R1,693
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100kmwinner
6.3 L/100km
Monthly maintenance
R525winner
R1,375
Monthly insurance
R375winner
R645
Monthly depreciation
R2,499winner
R4,657
Maintenance score
62/100
71/100winner
Cost per km
R4.02/kmwinner
R6.78/km
Body type
Hatchback
SUV
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Engine
1.4L
1.5L
Power
55 kW
84 kWwinner
Torque
130 Nm
144 Nmwinner
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
5
0–100 km/h
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11.8s

Costs based on 15,000 km/year, 2026 SA fuel prices (95 ULP R21.50/L, diesel R20.80/L), AA maintenance rates, and estimated insurance of 1.8% of vehicle value per annum.