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.
Honda Fit vs Volkswagen Polo Sedan: the short answer
Fit has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Polo Sedan remains close.
Fit starts ZAR 2,100 cheaperFit from ZAR 380,500 · Polo Sedan from ZAR 382,600
Five key differences
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Specification
Fit
Polo Sedan
Maximum Power
Fit109 kW
Polo Sedan70 kW
Maximum Torque
Fit253 Nm
Polo Sedan175 Nm
Engine Size
Fit1498 cc
Polo Sedan999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Fit26.3 km/l
Polo Sedan18.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Fit141 mm
Polo Sedan130 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Honda Fit
1.5 Hybrid e:HEV
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Fit
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Polo Sedan
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Fit
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 warranty or service cover
Polo Sedan
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Model Introduced Year
2022
2018
Generation
Based on Honda’s global small car platform with focus on efficiency and space utilization
AW/BW Polo-based sedan – current generation since 2018
Facelift History
Latest generation introduced with hybrid technology and updated design
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
Hatchback
Sedan
Color Note
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
White Silver, Reflex Silver, Deep Black, Flash Red
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Hatchback
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1209 kg
1125 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Sedan
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Length
3995 mm
4440 mm
Width
1695 mm
1699 mm
Height
1515 mm
1467 mm
Wheelbase
2530 mm
2552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
141 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
141 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
304 l
460 l
Kerb Weight
1209 kg
1125 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1680 kg
1555 kg
Payload Capacity
471 kg
-
Towing Capacity
800 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.0 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
950 mm
-
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Power Steering
Electric Power Steering
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Torsion Beam
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Single-zone Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors Auto
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Optional
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
304 l
460 l
AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
Single-zone Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Automatic Climate Control
Single-zone Automatic
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors Auto
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Engine Warranty
8 Years
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
3.8
5.3
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Standard
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Doors Auto
All Doors
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Premium Fabric
Fabric/Leatherette
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
Built-in
Standard
Voice Command Support
Built-in
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
10.5 sec
10.9 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
Single-zone Automatic
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
Direct Injection Turbocharged
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key
Standard
Lift Gate
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
Manual Aircon
Automatic Climate Control
Single-zone Automatic
Mirror
All Doors Auto
All Doors
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key
Standard
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key
Standard
Rim Size
16-inch Alloy
16-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not Available
Sonar
Front and Rear
Rear
Sound System
6
6
Source Model Column
fit
polo-sedan
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Optional
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
top
top
Unlocking
Smart Key
Standard
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
Standard
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key
Standard
Wireless Charger
Optional
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Full Size
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Digital Speedometer
-
Standard
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Engine
1.5L Hybrid Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1498 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection + Electric Motor Assist
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
109 kW
70 kW
Maximum Torque
253 Nm
175 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
e-CVT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
175 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
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
Not Officially Disclosed
62.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
155.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Gearbox
eCVT Automatic
7-Speed DSG
Drivetrain Layout
Front 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
Not Applicable
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
eCVT Automatic
7-Speed DSG
Drivetrain
4x2
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
eCVT Automatic
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
Not Applicable
7
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Claimed Mileage
26.3 km/l
18.9 km/l
City Mileage
24 km/l
14 km/l
Highway Mileage
27 km/l
20 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
26.3 km/l
18.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
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
Fit
Polo Sedan
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
6
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Optional
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
LED Projector
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Optional
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Rear
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Standard
Reversing Camera
Standard
Standard
Surround View Camera
Optional
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Standard
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Seat Material
Premium Fabric
Fabric/Leatherette
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Heated Seats
Optional
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Steering
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
5
4
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
60/40 Split
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Fabric Seats
Premium Fabric
Fabric/Leatherette
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Driver Seat
Manual
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Modern cabin with digital display, touchscreen infotainment, flexible seating layout, and high practicality
Composition Media infotainment, rear camera, cloth seats, air conditioning
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
Fabric/Leatherette
Interior Colours
5
4
Seat Trim
Premium Fabric
Fabric/Leatherette
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard
Armrest Front
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Seat Fold Type
-
60/40 Split
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Navigation System
Built-in
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Voice Recognition
Built-in
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Speakers
6
6
Audio System
6
6
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Built-in
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Standard
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch Alloy
16-inch Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
5
4
Roof Type
Not Available
Standard
Body Type
Hatchback
Sedan
DRL
LED
LED
Fog Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lights
LED
LED
Led Headlights
LED Projector
LED
Auto Headlights
LED Projector
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
LED Projector
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
5
4
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors Auto
All Doors
Front Fog Lamps
LED
LED
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector
LED
Headlamps
LED Projector
LED
Headlight Type
LED Projector
LED
Headlights
LED Projector
LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Approach Angle
14 deg
-
Departure Angle
16 deg
-
Wading Depth
250 mm
-
Terrain Modes
EV Eco Normal
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
14 deg
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
16 deg
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
141 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
141 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
Wading Depth Mm
250 mm
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Tyre Size
185/55 R16
195/55 R16
Wheel Type
16-inch Alloy
16-inch Alloy
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full Size
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch Alloy
16-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Tyre Type
185/55 R16
195/55 R16
Wheel Diameter
16-inch Alloy
16-inch Alloy
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
Not Available
Brakes
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Adaptive
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
16-inch Alloy
16-inch Alloy
Wheels
16-inch Alloy
16-inch Alloy
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Full Size
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full Size
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Service Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Approx Service Cost
Low
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years
-
Maintenance Plan
8 Years
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000 km / 12 months
-
Service Plan Duration
8 Years
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
8 Years
Not Available
Service Plan
8 Years
Not Available
Service Intervals
10000 km / 12 months
-
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Warranty Years
3
2
Warranty Kilometers
3
2
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not Available
Basic Warranty
3
2
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not Available
Warranty
3
2
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Not Available
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
CO2 Emissions
90 g/km
118 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Self-Charging Hybrid
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Idle CO2 Output
90
118
CO2 Emissions G Km
90
118
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Real-world City Mileage Min
22 l/100km
7 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
26 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
24 l/100km
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
28 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
25
8
Spec
Fit
Polo Sedan
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
380500 ZAR
483700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
380500
483700
Starting Price Zar
380500
483700
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fit 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: Fit 48 vs Polo Sedan 36.
Efficiency index: Fit 95 vs Polo Sedan 72.
Safety-equipment index: Fit 91 vs Polo Sedan 88.
Practicality index: Fit 49 vs Polo Sedan 63.
Ownership-cover index: Fit 60 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
Fit leads by 9 points
Fit has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Polo Sedan remains close.
Performance
Fit +12
Efficiency
Fit +23
Safety
Fit +3
Practicality
Polo Sedan +14
Ownership
Fit +34
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Fit
Performance
48/100
Efficiency
95/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
49/100
Ownership
60/100
Polo Sedan
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
26/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHonda Fit
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 58 pts for Polo Sedan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fit 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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Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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