Volkswagen Golf vs Volkswagen Polo
The Golf costs from R580 900 and has up to 195 kW; the Polo costs from R373 800 and has up to 147 kW.
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Price
R580 900 – R908 000
R373 800 – R585 800Best in this comparison
Monthly repayment
R12 849 pm
R8 268 pmBest in this comparison
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Body type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model year
2026
2026
Seats
5
5
Engine
1.4–2.0L
1.0–2.0L
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol
Power
110–195 kWBest in this comparison
70–147 kW
Torque
250–370 NmBest in this comparison
175–320 Nm
Gearbox
Automatic / DCT
Manual / DCT
Drive
FWD
FWD
Fuel use
6.3–7.2 L/100km
5.3–6.4 L/100kmBest in this comparison
Airbags
9Best in this comparison
6
0–100 km/h
5.9–8.5 sBest in this comparison
6.7–10.8 s
Top speed
216 km/h
187–238 km/h
CO₂ emissions
143 g/km
121–147 g/kmBest in this comparison
Ground clearance
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133–148 mm
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Service plan
5 years / 90 000 kmLongest cover in this comparisonMost km in this comparison
3 years / 45 000 km
✓ Standard · + Optional extra · ✕ Not available · — Not stated by the manufacturer
Key features
Autonomous emergency braking
Standard on 1 of 5 versions
Standard on 1 of 5 versions
Stability control
Not stated by the manufacturer
Standard
Blind spot monitor
Standard on 1 of 5 versions
Not stated by the manufacturer
Reversing camera
Standard on 4 of 5 versions
Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
Front parking sensors
Not stated by the manufacturer
Standard on 4 of 5 versions
Rear parking sensors
Standard on 3 of 5 versions
Standard on 4 of 5 versions
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Adaptive cruise control
Standard on 1 of 5 versions
Optional extra on 4 of 5 versions, at extra cost
Climate control
Not stated by the manufacturer
Manual / Dual-zone
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