Side-by-side comparison

Volkswagen Polo vs Suzuki Swift

The Suzuki Swift costs R460/month less to own in South Africa.

2023 Volkswagen

Polo Vivo Hatch 1.4 Trendline

R5,031

per month

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Lower cost

2023 Suzuki

Swift Hatch 1.2 GL

R4,571

per month

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Spec

2023 Volkswagen Polo

Vivo Hatch 1.4 Trendline

2023 Suzuki Swift

Hatch 1.2 GL

Retail price
R249,900
R209,900winner
Monthly TCO
R5,031
R4,571winner
Monthly fuel
R1,532
R1,532
Fuel consumption
5.7 L/100km
5.7 L/100km
Monthly maintenance
R525
R525
Monthly insurance
R375
R315winner
Monthly depreciation
R2,499
R2,099winner
Maintenance score
62/100
85/100winner
Cost per km
R4.02/km
R3.66/kmwinner
Body type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Transmission
Manual
Manual
Engine
1.4L
1.2L
Power
55 kW
63 kWwinner
Torque
130 Nmwinner
113 Nm
Driven wheels
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Seats
5
5
0–100 km/h
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12.6s

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.