Toyota Corolla vs Volkswagen Polo Sedan
The Corolla costs from R590 200 and has up to 103 kW; the Polo Sedan costs from R382 600 and has up to 85 kW.
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Price
R590 200
R382 600 – R483 700Best in this comparison
Monthly repayment
R13 054 pm
R8 462 pmBest in this comparison
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Body type
Sedan
Sedan
Model year
2026
2026
Seats
5
5
Engine
1.8L
1.0–1.6L
Fuel
Hybrid
Petrol
Power
103 kWBest in this comparison
81–85 kW
Torque
142 Nm
152–178 NmBest in this comparison
Gearbox
CVT
Manual / Automatic
Drive
FWD
FWD
Fuel use
3.9 L/100kmBest in this comparison
6.2–6.5 L/100km
Airbags
7Best in this comparison
2–6
0–100 km/h
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11.2–12.2 s
Top speed
180 km/h
187–190 km/h
CO₂ emissions
90 g/kmBest in this comparison
144–155 g/km
Towing (braked)
400 kg
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Towing (unbraked)
400 kg
—
Ground clearance
150 mm
179 mm
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 kmMost km in this comparison
Service plan
6 services / 90 000 kmMost km in this comparison
3 years / 45 000 km
✓ Standard · + Optional extra · ✕ Not available · — Not stated by the manufacturer
Key features
Stability control
Standard
Not stated by the manufacturer
ISOFIX child-seat points
2
Not stated by the manufacturer
Blind spot monitor
Standard
Not stated by the manufacturer
Reversing camera
Standard
Standard on 3 of 5 versions
Rear parking sensors
Not stated by the manufacturer
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Not stated by the manufacturer
Climate control
Automatic
Manual / Automatic
Estimate only. Your actual repayment depends on your lender. Based on prime + 1% (11.75%), 60 months, no deposit or balloon.
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