Toyota Starlet vs Volkswagen Polo Vivo
The Starlet costs from R273 700 and has up to 77 kW; the Polo Vivo costs from R271 900 and has up to 81 kW.
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Price
R273 700 – R334 200
R271 900 – R363 300Best in this comparison
Monthly repayment
R6 054 pm
R6 014 pmBest in this comparison
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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
5.4–5.7 L/100km
4.8–6.5 L/100kmBest in this comparison
Airbags
6Best in this comparison
2–4
0–100 km/h
11.2 s
9.7–12.8 sBest in this comparison
Top speed
160–175 km/h
171–196 km/h
CO₂ emissions
127–133 g/km
114–156 g/kmBest in this comparison
Towing (braked)
1 000 kg
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Towing (unbraked)
400 kg
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Ground clearance
150 mm
128–143 mm
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
3 years / 120 000 kmMost km in this comparison
Service plan
4 services / 60 000 kmMost km in this comparison
2 years / 30 000 km
✓ Standard · + Optional extra · ✕ Not available · — Not stated by the manufacturer
Key features
Stability control
Not stated by the manufacturer
Standard
ISOFIX child-seat points
2
Not stated by the manufacturer
Reversing camera
Standard
Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
Rear parking sensors
Standard
Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
Apple CarPlay
Not stated by the manufacturer
Standard
Android Auto
Not stated by the manufacturer
Standard
Climate control
Automatic
Manual
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