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iCAUR 03T vs Volkswagen Polo Sedan: the short answer
03T holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Polo Sedan.
Polo Sedan starts ZAR 257,300 cheaper03T from ZAR 639,900 · Polo Sedan from ZAR 382,600
Five key differences
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Specification
03T
Polo Sedan
Maximum Power
03T135 kW
Polo Sedan70 kW
Maximum Torque
03T220 Nm
Polo Sedan175 Nm
Engine Size
03TNot Applicable
Polo Sedan999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Polo Sedan18.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
03T190 mm
Polo Sedan130 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
iCAUR 03T
2WD
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
03T
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Polo Sedan
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
03T
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Polo Sedan
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Model Introduced Year
2026
2018
Generation
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
AW/BW Polo-based sedan – current generation since 2018
Body Style
SUV
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Published
published
Segment
Electric SUV
Sedan
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Sedan
Facelift History
-
Facelift update in 2022 with refreshed styling and updated infotainment
Facelift Launched Since
-
2022
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Color Note
-
White Silver, Reflex Silver, Deep Black, Flash Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1125 kg
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Length
4433 mm
4440 mm
Width
1916 mm
1699 mm
Height
1741 mm
1467 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
165 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
460 l
Kerb Weight
1600–1950 kg
1125 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2173 kg
1555 kg
Payload Capacity
350–650 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1020 mm
-
Rear Headroom
990 mm
-
Front Legroom
1060 mm
-
Rear Legroom
970 mm
-
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Engine
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
999 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection Turbocharged
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
135 kW
70 kW
Maximum Torque
220 Nm
175 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Electric traction motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
150 km/h
183 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.5 sec
10.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
62.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
155.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
65.69 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
431 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DSG
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front Wheel Drive
Transfer Case
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Standard
Number of Gears
1
7
Transmission Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric shift gear
7-Speed DSG
Drivetrain
2WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Standard
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DSG
Low Range Ratio
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
FWD
Transmission Speeds
1
7
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Claimed Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
18.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
14 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
20 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
45 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
18.9 km/l
Charging Type
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
45
Combined Driving Range
431 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
18.3 kWh/100 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
292 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
344 km
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front parking sensors
Not Available
AEB
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
6
EBD
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
6
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front pretensioner seat belts
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Lane keeping assistance
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Blind-spot detection
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear parking sensors
Rear
Rear View Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Automatic emergency braking
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Automatic highbeam control
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear parking sensors
Rear
Reverse Camera
Reverse camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Blind-spot detection
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Seat Material
Leather seats
Fabric/Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour ambient light
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather steering wheel
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Foldable second-row seats
60/40 Split
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric/Leatherette
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard
Interior Colour Options
-
4
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Fabric/Leatherette
Armrest Front
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Composition Media infotainment, rear camera, cloth seats, air conditioning
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric/Leatherette
Interior Colours
-
4
Seat Fold Type
-
60/40 Split
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Single-zone Automatic
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Standard
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Not Available
Wireless Charging
50 W wireless phone charging
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Standard
AC Type
Power air conditioner
Single-zone Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
460 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Single-zone Automatic
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Not Available
Front Armrest
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.3
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric/Leatherette
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
-
Full Size
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Standard
Voice Command Support
-
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
-
10.9 sec
Air Conditioning
Power air conditioner
Single-zone Automatic
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Common Rail Injection
-
Direct Injection Turbocharged
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Standard
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Single-zone Automatic
Mirror
-
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Rim Size
19 in
16-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Rear
Sound System
8
6
Source Model Column
-
polo-sedan
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
540° HD panoramic image
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Trim Level
-
top
Unlocking
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Standard
Variant Role
-
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
50 W wireless phone charging
Standard
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Infotainment System
15.6 in touchscreen infotainment
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
9.2 in LCD cluster
Standard
USB Ports
1 USB Type-C plus 3 USB ports
2
Infotainment Screen
15.6 in
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
15.6 in
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
15.6 in
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
8
6
Audio System
-
6
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Standard
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
LED
Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Carbon Crystal Black; Toronto Red; Starlight Silver; Cyan Grey; Khaki; White
4
Headlights
Yes
LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof with anti-pinch
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
-
16-inch Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Standard
Body Type
-
Sedan
DRL
LED daytime running lights
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Led Headlights
Yes
LED
Auto Headlights
-
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED daytime running lights
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
-
4
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED
Headlamps
Yes
LED
Headlight Type
Yes
LED
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Terrain Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Custom
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Tyre Size
245/55 R19
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Wheel Rim Size
19 in
16-inch Alloy
Wheel Type
-
16-inch Alloy
Spare Wheel Type
-
Full Size
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
-
Full Size
Tyre Type
-
195/55 R16
Wheel Diameter
19 in
16-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full Size
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Wheel Material
-
16-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
16-inch Alloy
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Front Suspension
McPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
McPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
CO2 Emissions
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
118 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
118
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
118
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Service Plan
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Not Available
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Ownership Role
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
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Price Zar
639900 ZAR
483700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
639900
483700
Starting Price Zar
639900
483700
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
2
Warranty Years
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
2
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
2
Roadside Assistance
-
Not Available
Basic Warranty
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
2
Roadside Assistance
-
Not Available
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Not Available
Spec
03T
Polo Sedan
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
7 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
8.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
8
In depth: how these cars differ
This 03T and Polo Sedan comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 03T 51 vs Polo Sedan 36.
Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Polo Sedan 72.
Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Polo Sedan 88.
Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Polo Sedan 63.
Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Polo Sedan 26.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
03T leads by 17 points
03T holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Polo Sedan.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
03T
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
64/100
Polo Sedan
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
26/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR 03T
leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts
vs 58 pts for Polo Sedan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, Polo Sedan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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