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.
Polo has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.
K2700 starts ZAR 21,805 cheaperK2700 from ZAR 351,995 · Polo from ZAR 373,800
Five key differences
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Specification
K2700
Polo
Maximum Power
K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm
Polo147 kW
Maximum Torque
K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Polo320 Nm
Engine Size
K27002665 cc
Polo2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
K270010.5 km/l
Polo18.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
K2700195 mm
Polo133 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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KIA K2700
2.7D Workhorse Tipper
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
K2700
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Polo
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
K2700
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Polo
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
K2700
Polo
Front Brake Disc Diameter
280 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
260 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Manual
-
Tyre Size
185R14C
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
185R14C
Not Available
Front Tyre Width
185 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
185 mm
-
Wheel Diameter
185R14C
Not Available
Wheel Type
Steel
-
Tyre Type
Radial
-
Tyre Load Index
112
-
Tyre Speed Rating
L
-
Spare Tyre
Full-Size Spare
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-Size Spare
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
No
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
No
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
No
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
-
Wheel Material
Steel
-
Wheels
Steel
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full-Size Spare
-
Handbrake Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Electric Park Brake
Manual
-
Wheel Size Type
185R14C
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
No
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
No
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
Standard
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
No
-
Cornering Brake Control
No
-
Auto Brake Hold
Manual
-
Spec
K2700
Polo
Intercooler
No
-
Rev Matching
No
-
Performance Data Logger
No
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.5
5.3
Engine Start Stop
No
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
No
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
No
-
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Drag Coefficient
0.45
-
Load Bed Length
1800 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1500 mm
Not Applicable
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Steering Response
Normal
-
Skid Plates
No
Not Available
Side Steps
No
-
Spare Wheel
Full-Size Spare
Not Available
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
No
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
No
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
No
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
No
-
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Voice Command
No
-
Voice Command Support
No
-
Digital Speedometer
No
-
Driver Display
Analogue Cluster
-
Heads Up Display
No
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Multi Function Steering
No
Standard
Steering Mounted Controls
No
-
Air Conditioning
No
Standard
AC Type
No
Standard
Climate Control
No
Standard
Climate Zones
1
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Seat Type
Vinyl Seats
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
No
-
Rear Seat Split
No
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Front Armrest
No
Centre console
Vanity Mirror
No
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
Standard
Front Power Outlet
No
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
No
-
Keyless Entry
No
Not Available
Push Button Start
No
Not Available
Push Button Start
No
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Manual
-
Boot Opener
Manual
-
Power Windows
No
Not Available
Power Mirrors
No
-
Heated Mirrors
No
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
No
-
Electric Mirror Folding
No
-
Remote Side Mirror
No
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Not Available
Rear Window Defroster
No
-
Rear Defogger
No
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
No
-
Tail Lamps
No
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
No
Not Available
Roof Antenna
Yes
-
Rear Wing
No
-
Aero Kit
No
-
Chrome Grille
No
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
-
Ride Mode Selection
No
-
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
No
-
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Loadbox Length Mm
1800 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
1500 mm
Not Applicable
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Performance-focused derivative
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
-
Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Difflock
No
Not Available
Vdc
No
-
TPMS
No
Not Available
Sonar
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Bottle Holders
2
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
No
Standard
Intelligent Keyless Entry
No
-
Passive Entry Start
No
-
Wireless Charger
No
Not Available
Lift Gate
No
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
No
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes
Standard
Sound System
2
Not Available
Roof Rack Compatibility
No
-
Mirror
Manual
-
Rim Size
185R14C
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
No
-
Sub Frame
Body-on-Frame
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
k2700
polo
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
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 Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
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
Unlocking
No
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
No
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
No
-
Rear LED Combination Taillights
No
-
Front Wiper
No
-
Front Wipers Type
No
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
No
-
Reading Lights Rear
No
-
Centre Console
No
Standard
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
305 l
Spec
K2700
Polo
Fuel Octane Requirement
B7 Diesel
Petrol
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Particulate Filter
DPF
Not Available
Fuel Evaporation Control
No
-
Idle CO2 Output
261
121
CO2 Emissions
249 g/km
121 g/km
Start Stop System
No
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 3
-
Noise Level
78 dB
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
249
121
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Polo
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
10.5 km/l
18.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.1 km/l
15.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.8 km/l
22.3 km/l
Real-world Mileage
10.5 km/l
18.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Not Applicable
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
40 l
Fuel Tank Litres
70
40
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
K2700
Polo
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
5-Speed Manual
DCT
Transmission Type
Manual Transmission
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Number of Gears
5
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
DCT
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Single Dry Disc
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.10
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
4x2
Drivetrain Layout
RWD
4x2
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.2:1
-
Gearbox Type
5-Speed Manual
DCT
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
4x2
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Polo
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
No
Not Available
Airbags
0
6
Driver Airbag
No
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
No
Not Available
Side Airbags
No
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
No
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Whiplash Protection
No
-
ABS
No
Standard
BA
No
Not Available
EBD
No
Standard
Brake Assist
No
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
No
Not Available
Stability Control
No
Not Available
TCS
No
Not Available
Traction Control
No
Not Available
Hill Hold
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB
No
-
Lane Change Warning
No
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
No
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
No
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
No
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
No
Standard
Central Locking
Yes
-
Alarm System
No
-
ABS EBD
No
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
No
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
0
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
0
-
Anti Theft Alarm
No
-
Spec
K2700
Polo
Alternator
Yes
-
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
7500
-
Service Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Duration
1 Year / 15,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
1 Year / 15,000 km
Not Available
Maintenance Plan
1 Year / 15,000 km
-
Service Interval
7500
-
First Service At
7500
-
Approx Service Cost
R1,800 per service
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Service Intervals
7500
-
Battery Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
-
Spec
K2700
Polo
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.7 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
10.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
10.6 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
12.4 l/100km
-
Spec
K2700
Polo
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Cruise Control
No
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Reversing Camera
No
Standard
Rear View Camera
No
Standard
Reverse Camera
No
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
No
Standard
Parking Sensors
No
Front and rear
Park Assist
No
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
No
Not Available
Auto Lights
No
-
Eco Mode
No
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Blind Spot Warning
No
Not Available
Emergency Braking
No
-
Pre-Collision System
No
-
Rear View Camera
No
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
No
-
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Surround View Camera
No
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
No
-
Parking Sensor
No
-
Front Camera
No
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
-
Spec
K2700
Polo
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
25 deg
-
Departure Angle
18 deg
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
19 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Yes
-
Underbody Protection
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
133 mm
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
133 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
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
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
25 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
K2700
Polo
Length
4870 mm
4074 mm
Width
1840 mm
1751 mm
Height
2060 mm
1431 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
2549 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
133 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
10.6 m
Kerb Weight
1880 kg
1247 kg
Doors
2 doors
5 doors
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
40 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
145 mm
-
Towing Capacity
1180 kg
-
Number of Rows
1 rows
-
Boot/Cargo Space
3000 l
305 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2850 kg
1780 kg
Payload Capacity
1300 kg
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Spec
K2700
Polo
Front Track Width
1490 mm
1501 mm
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
1484 mm
Chassis Type
Body-on-Frame
-
Front Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Not Available
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Leaf Spring
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
No
-
Power Steering
Yes
Standard
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
Independent Double Wishbone
Not Available
Suspension
Independent Double Wishbone
-
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
-
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
-
Chassis Material
Body-on-Frame
-
Spec
K2700
Polo
Front Overhang
820 mm
-
Rear Overhang
1365 mm
-
Body Type
Tipper Truck
Hatchback
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel
-
Wing Mirror Type
Manual
-
Rear Wiper
No
-
Led Headlights
No
Not Available
LED Headlamps
No
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
DRL
Yes
Not Available
Led Taillights
No
-
Fog Lights
No
-
Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
No
-
Rear Fog Lights
No
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Roof Type
Cab
-
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
No
-
Body Cladding
No
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
-
Door Handle Finish
Metal
-
Exterior Colour Options
White
6
Exterior Colour Options
1
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
No
-
Auto Headlights
No
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
-
Headlamps
No
Not Available
Headlights
No
Not Available
Headlight Type
No
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Folding
No
-
Headlamp Levelling
No
-
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
No
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
No
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Metal
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Cab
-
Spec
K2700
Polo
Front Shoulder Room
1405 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1350 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Yes
Standard
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Rear USB Ports
No
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue
-
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Standard
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Cooled Seats
No
-
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Seat Material
Vinyl
Cloth
Fabric Seats
No
Cloth
Leather Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
-
Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
2-Way Manual
Not Applicable
Adjustable Front Seat
2-Way Manual
-
Driver Lumbar Support
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
60 40 Split Seat
No
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
No
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Headrest
No
-
Front Armrest
No
Centre console
Rear Armrest
No
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Cup Holders
2
-
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Grey
Black
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Commercial cab with driver and passenger seating, basic audio, air conditioning (Aircon variants), manual windows, simplified commercial switchgear
Digital cockpit, infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, quality cabin materials
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Vinyl
Cloth
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Vinyl
-
Driver Seat
2-Way Manual
-
Seat Fold Type
No
-
Armrest Front
No
-
Armrest Rear
No
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
No
-
Interior Colours
Grey
Black
Interior Trim Colour
Grey
Black
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
No
-
Floor Mats
-
Standard
Spec
K2700
Polo
Infotainment Screen
0
SYNC
Infotainment Display
0
-
Infotainment System
0-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
0
SYNC
Touchscreen
0
SYNC
Navigation System
No
-
Apple CarPlay
No
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Not Available
Android Auto
No
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
No
Not Available
USB Ports
0
Not Available
Rear Usb
No
-
AUX Input
No
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Number of Speakers
2
Not Available
Premium Audio
No
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
No
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
No
Not Applicable
Head Up Display
No
-
Audio Controls On Steering
No
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
No
-
Multi Information Display
Analogue
-
Display Audio
0-inch Touchscreen
-
Smartphone Connectivity
No
-
Connected Services
No
SYNC
Audio Speakers
2
Not Available
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
0
-
Voice Control
No
-
Audio
Yes
-
Audio System
Yes
-
Wireless Android Auto
No
Not Available
Spec
K2700
Polo
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
5 Years / 150,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Spec
K2700
Polo
Body Style
Van
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
Current
Segment
Van
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Van
Hatchback
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
White (standard fleet specification)
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Tare Mass Kg
1880 kg
1247 kg
Model Introduced Year
1997
2018
Generation
Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market
Sixth generation Polo on MQB-A0 platform
Facelift History
Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates
Facelift in 2022 with updated tech and styling
Facelift Launched Since
2012
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
published
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
K2700
Polo
Price Zar
404995 ZAR
585800 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
404995
585800
Starting Price Zar
404995
585800
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Spec
K2700
Polo
Engine
2.7-litre Naturally Aspirated Diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
J2
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2665 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
2
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
20.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
94 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
96 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
56 kW @ 3200 rpm
147 kW
Maximum Torque
152 Nm @ 2000 rpm
320 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
5-Speed Manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
130 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
29.8 kW/tonne
117.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
80.9 Nm/tonne
256.6 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
In depth: how these cars differ
This K2700 and Polo 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: K2700 32 vs Polo 60.
Efficiency index: K2700 43 vs Polo 71.
Safety-equipment index: K2700 0 vs Polo 81.
Practicality index: K2700 68 vs Polo 55.
Ownership-cover index: K2700 49 vs Polo not separately scored.
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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Polo leads by 29 points
Polo has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.
Performance
Polo +28
Efficiency
Polo +28
Safety
Polo +81
Practicality
K2700 +13
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Polo
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
71/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
55/100
K2700
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexVolkswagen Polo
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 37 pts for K2700
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Polo leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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.
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