A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Hyundai EX-8 Dropside vs Volkswagen Polo Sedan: the short answer
EX-8 Dropside and Polo Sedan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Polo Sedan starts ZAR 273,900 cheaperEX-8 Dropside from ZAR 656,500 · Polo Sedan from ZAR 382,600
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Maximum Power
EX-8 Dropside103 kW @ 2800 rpm
Polo Sedan70 kW
Maximum Torque
EX-8 Dropside373 Nm
Polo Sedan175 Nm
Engine Size
EX-8 Dropside3907 cc
Polo Sedan999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
EX-8 Dropside5.2 km/l
Polo Sedan18.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
EX-8 Dropside200 mm
Polo Sedan130 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Hyundai EX-8 Dropside
3.9D Dropside 5MT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
EX-8 Dropside
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Polo Sedan
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
EX-8 Dropside
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Polo Sedan
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2018
Generation
Current South African EX-8 Dropside listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
AW/BW Polo-based sedan – current generation since 2018
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift update in 2022 with refreshed styling and updated infotainment
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Dropside truck
Sedan
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White Silver, Reflex Silver, Deep Black, Flash Red
Dealer Stock Note
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Van
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
2650 kg
1125 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
Sedan
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Length
6620 mm
4440 mm
Width
2100 mm
1699 mm
Height
2355 mm
1467 mm
Wheelbase
3850 mm
2552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
45 l
Kerb Weight
2650 kg
1125 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
7800 kg
1555 kg
Payload Capacity
5150 kg
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.3 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Boot/Cargo Space
-
460 l
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion Beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
-
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Torsion Beam
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Single-zone Automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
460 l
AC Type
Not Available
Single-zone Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
ex-8-dropside
polo-sedan
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
mid
top
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Climate Zones
-
Single-zone Automatic
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Front Armrest
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.3
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirrors
-
All Doors
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric/Leatherette
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Not Available
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
Not Available
Single-zone Automatic
Centre Console
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Common Rail Injection
-
Direct Injection Turbocharged
Digital Speedometer
-
Standard
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Single-zone Automatic
Mirror
-
All Doors
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Rim Size
Not Available
16-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Rear
Sound System
Not Available
6
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Engine
3.9-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
3907 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection Turbocharged
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
70 kW
Maximum Torque
373 Nm
175 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
183 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.9 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
38.9 kW/tonne
62.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
140.8 Nm/tonne
155.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Gearbox
Manual
7-Speed DSG
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
7
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
7-Speed DSG
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
7-Speed DSG
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
7
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Claimed Mileage
5.2 km/l
18.9 km/l
City Mileage
4.2 km/l
14 km/l
Highway Mileage
6.1 km/l
20 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
100 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
5.2 km/l
18.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
100
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Standard
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
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Seat Material
Cloth
Fabric/Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Standard
Interior Colour Options
3
4
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60/40 Split
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Fabric/Leatherette
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Dropside grade before assuming a feature is included.
Composition Media infotainment, rear camera, cloth seats, air conditioning
Interior Colours
3
4
Seat Trim
Cloth
Fabric/Leatherette
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Armrest Front
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric/Leatherette
Seat Fold Type
-
60/40 Split
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Infotainment System
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Standard
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Standard
Touchscreen
SYNC
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio Speakers
Not Available
6
Audio System
-
6
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Voice Control
-
Standard
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
LED Headlamps
Halogen
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
4
Body Type
Van
Sedan
Led Headlights
Halogen
LED
Exterior Colour Options
3
4
Headlamps
Halogen
LED
Headlight Type
Halogen
LED
Headlights
Halogen
LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
16-inch Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Standard
DRL
Not Available
LED
Fog Lights
-
LED
Front Fog Lights
-
LED
Auto Headlights
-
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Standard
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Tyre Size
Not Available
195/55 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full Size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
16-inch Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
16-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Full Size
Tyre Type
-
195/55 R16
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
16-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full Size
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Material
-
16-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
16-inch Alloy
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Battery Warranty
4
-
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
Not Available
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Not Available
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Warranty Years
5
2
Warranty Kilometers
5
2
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not Available
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
2
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not Available
Warranty
5
2
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not Available
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
118 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
-
118
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
118
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
Polo Sedan
Ownership Role
Mid
Top
Price Zar
656500 ZAR
483700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
656500
483700
Starting Price Zar
656500
483700
Spec
EX-8 Dropside
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 EX-8 Dropside 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: EX-8 Dropside 58 vs Polo Sedan 36.
Efficiency index: EX-8 Dropside 31 vs Polo Sedan 72.
Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Dropside 94 vs Polo Sedan 88.
Practicality index: EX-8 Dropside 67 vs Polo Sedan 63.
Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Dropside 65 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
EX-8 Dropside leads by 6 points
EX-8 Dropside and Polo Sedan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
EX-8 Dropside +22
Efficiency
Polo Sedan +41
Safety
EX-8 Dropside +6
Practicality
EX-8 Dropside +4
Ownership
EX-8 Dropside +39
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
EX-8 Dropside
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
Polo Sedan
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
26/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai EX-8 Dropside
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 58 pts for Polo Sedan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, EX-8 Dropside 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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