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Polo Vivo

R271 900 – R363 300

Manufacturer's recommended retail price

A compact five-door hatchback offered with 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre four-cylinder petrol engines or a 1.0-litre turbo three-cylinder in the GT. Gearboxes are five- or six-speed manual, or a six-speed Tiptronic automatic on one version.

Key specs

Body type
Hatchback
Engine
1.0–1.6L
Transmission
Manual / Auto
Seats
5
Fuel
Petrol
Drive
FWD
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Full specifications

Model year2026
Power55–81 kW
Torque130–200 Nm
Engine size1.0–1.6L
Airbags2–4
0–100 km/h9.7–12.8 s
Top speed171–196 km/h
CO₂ emissions114–156 g/km
Ground clearance128–143 mm
Kerb weight1 086–1 146 kg
Service plan2 years / 30 000 km
Service interval15 000 km
Warranty3 years / 120 000 km
Engine and drivetrain warranty5 years / 150 000 km
Corrosion warranty6 years

Versions (5)

  • 1.4 55kW VivoPetrol
    Fuel
    Petrol
    Engine
    1.4L
    Power
    55 kW
    Torque
    130 Nm
    Transmission
    Manual (5-speed)
    Drive
    FWD
    Fuel economy
    5.5 L/100km
    Airbags
    2
    Service plan
    2 years / 30 000 km
    Warranty
    3 years / 120 000 km
    Corrosion warranty
    6 years
    Engine and drivetrain warranty
    5 years / 150 000 km
    0–100 km/h
    12.8 s
    Top speed
    171 km/h
    CO₂ emissions
    137 g/km
    Ground clearance
    143 mm
    Kerb weight
    1 086 kg
  • 1.4 63kW LifePetrol
    Fuel
    Petrol
    Engine
    1.4L
    Power
    63 kW
    Torque
    132 Nm
    Transmission
    Manual (5-speed)
    Drive
    FWD
    Fuel economy
    6.2 L/100km
    Airbags
    2
    Service plan
    2 years / 30 000 km
    Warranty
    3 years / 120 000 km
    Corrosion warranty
    6 years
    Engine and drivetrain warranty
    5 years / 150 000 km
    0–100 km/h
    12.2 s
    Top speed
    177 km/h
    CO₂ emissions
    148 g/km
    Ground clearance
    143 mm
    Kerb weight
    1 112 kg
  • 1.6 77kW Life TiptronicPetrol
    Fuel
    Petrol
    Engine
    1.6L
    Power
    77 kW
    Torque
    153 Nm
    Transmission
    Automatic (6-speed)
    Drive
    FWD
    Fuel economy
    6.5 L/100km
    Airbags
    2
    Service plan
    2 years / 30 000 km
    Warranty
    3 years / 120 000 km
    Corrosion warranty
    6 years
    Engine and drivetrain warranty
    5 years / 150 000 km
    0–100 km/h
    12.6 s
    Top speed
    188 km/h
    CO₂ emissions
    156 g/km
    Ground clearance
    143 mm
    Kerb weight
    1 146 kg
  • 1.6 77kW StylePetrol
    Fuel
    Petrol
    Engine
    1.6L
    Power
    77 kW
    Torque
    153 Nm
    Transmission
    Manual (5-speed)
    Drive
    FWD
    Fuel economy
    6.2 L/100km
    Airbags
    4
    Service plan
    2 years / 30 000 km
    Warranty
    3 years / 120 000 km
    Corrosion warranty
    6 years
    Engine and drivetrain warranty
    5 years / 150 000 km
    0–100 km/h
    10.8 s
    Top speed
    188 km/h
    CO₂ emissions
    154 g/km
    Ground clearance
    143 mm
    Kerb weight
    1 115 kg
  • 1.0 TSI 81kW GTPetrol
    Fuel
    Petrol
    Engine
    1.0L
    Power
    81 kW
    Torque
    200 Nm
    Transmission
    Manual (6-speed)
    Drive
    FWD
    Fuel economy
    4.8 L/100km
    Airbags
    4
    Service plan
    2 years / 30 000 km
    Warranty
    3 years / 120 000 km
    Corrosion warranty
    6 years
    Engine and drivetrain warranty
    5 years / 150 000 km
    0–100 km/h
    9.7 s
    Top speed
    196 km/h
    CO₂ emissions
    114 g/km
    Ground clearance
    128 mm
    Kerb weight
    1 102 kg

Features

✓ Standard · + Optional extra · ✕ Not available · — Not stated by the manufacturer

Key features

Stability control
Standard
Reversing camera
Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
Rear parking sensors
Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Climate control
Manual
Safety (2)
Airbag positions
Front, plus side on some versions
ABS brakes
Standard
Driver assistance (1)
Cruise control
Standard on 2 of 5 versions
Tech and connectivity (3)
Touchscreen
9 in
Bluetooth
Standard
Speakers
2–6
Comfort (5)
Seats
Fabric
Electric windows
Front only
Steering adjustment
Height and reach
Automatic headlamps
Standard on 1 of 5 versions
Rain-sensing wipers
Standard on 1 of 5 versions
Exterior (6)
Wheels
14–17 in steel / alloy
Headlamps
LED, optional on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
Daytime running lights
Standard
Fog lamps
Standard
Electrically folding mirrors
Not available
Spare wheel
Space-saver

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