Suzuki Baleno vs Volkswagen Polo Vivo
The Baleno costs from R269 900 and has up to 77 kW; the Polo Vivo costs from R271 900 and has up to 81 kW.
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Price
R269 900 – R341 900Best in this comparison
R271 900 – R363 300
Monthly repayment
R5 970 pmBest in this comparison
R6 014 pm
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Body type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model year
2026
2026
Seats
5
5
Engine
1.5L
1.0–1.6L
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Power
77 kW
55–81 kWBest in this comparison
Torque
138 Nm
130–200 NmBest in this comparison
Gearbox
Manual / Automatic
Manual / Automatic
Drive
FWD
FWD
Fuel use
5.4 L/100km
4.8–6.5 L/100kmBest in this comparison
Airbags
6Best in this comparison
2–4
0–100 km/h
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9.7–12.8 s
Top speed
—
171–196 km/h
CO₂ emissions
—
114–156 g/km
Towing (braked)
900 kg
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Towing (unbraked)
450 kg
—
Ground clearance
150 mm
128–143 mm
Warranty
5 years / 200 000 kmLongest cover in this comparisonMost km in this comparison
3 years / 120 000 km
Service plan
4 years / 60 000 kmLongest cover in this comparisonMost km in this comparison
2 years / 30 000 km
✓ Standard · + Optional extra · ✕ Not available · — Not stated by the manufacturer
Key features
Stability control
Standard
Standard
Reversing camera
Standard
Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
360° camera
Standard on 2 of 4 versions
Not stated by the manufacturer
Rear parking sensors
Standard
Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Climate control
Automatic
Manual
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