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.
Nissan Navara Single Cab vs Volkswagen Polo Sedan: the short answer
Navara Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Polo Sedan remains close.
Polo Sedan starts ZAR 50,900 cheaperNavara Single Cab from ZAR 433,500 · Polo Sedan from ZAR 382,600
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Maximum Power
Navara Single Cab120 kW @ 3600 rpm
Polo Sedan70 kW
Maximum Torque
Navara Single Cab403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Polo Sedan175 Nm
Engine Size
Navara Single Cab2488 cc
Polo Sedan999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Navara Single Cab13.2 km/l
Polo Sedan18.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Navara Single Cab208 mm
Polo Sedan130 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Nissan Navara Single Cab
2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Navara Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
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
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Navara Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Polo Sedan
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Model Introduced Year
1997
2018
Generation
Current Navara generation focuses on improved comfort and stronger safety credentials
AW/BW Polo-based sedan – current generation since 2018
Facelift History
Updated in recent years with improved styling, safety upgrades, and suspension refinement
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
Single Cab
Sedan
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
-
Color Note
White, Silver, Black, Grey, Red, Blue
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
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5D SE Single Cab 4x4 MT
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
published
Segment
Single-cab bakkie
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1803 kg
1125 kg
Vehicle Type
Single Cab
Sedan
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Length
5235 mm
4440 mm
Width
1790 mm
1699 mm
Height
1760 mm
1467 mm
Wheelbase
3150 mm
2552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
208 mm
130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
45 l
Kerb Weight
1803 kg
1125 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3010 kg
1555 kg
Payload Capacity
1119 kg
-
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
-
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.4 m
5.3 m
Boot/Cargo Space
-
460 l
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Front Track Width
1550 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1550 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Ladder
Monocoque
Power Steering
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Electric
Chassis Material
Ladder
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Leaf Spring
Torsion Beam
Suspension
Double wishbone with coil over strut
MacPherson Strut
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Beam
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Load Bed Length
2311 mm
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
1560 mm
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Single-zone Automatic
Power Windows
Driver auto up/down
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Remote central locking
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
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
Electric Mirror Folding
Power mirrors with manual fold
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard
-
12V Accessory Socket
12V outlet inside cabin and load box
-
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Single-zone Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Not Available
Single-zone Automatic
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
5.3
Heads Up Display
Not Available
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Multi Function Steering
Standard
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Power mirrors with manual fold
All Doors
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Standard
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Full-size steel
Full Size
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Accelerator 0 100
Not Applicable
10.9 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Single-zone Automatic
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Country Of Origin
South Africa
-
Diff Lock
Standard
Not Available
Difflock
Standard
Not Available
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Manual fold
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
2311 mm
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
1560 mm
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Standard
Single-zone Automatic
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Side Mirror
Standard
-
Remote Start
Not Available
-
Rim Size
16
16-inch Alloy
Sound System
Not Available
6
Source Model Column
navara-single-cab
polo-sedan
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Tie Down Hooks
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Towbar
Not Available
-
Trailer Hitch
Not Available
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Standard
-
Trailer Sway Control
Standard
-
Trim Level
top
top
Variant Role
Off-road or adventure derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Electric Folding Mirrors
Power mirrors with manual fold
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
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric/Leatherette
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Standard
Voice Command Support
-
Standard
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Common Rail Injection
-
Direct Injection Turbocharged
Digital Speedometer
-
Standard
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Standard
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Mirror
-
All Doors
Passive Entry Start
-
Standard
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Rear
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Standard
Unlocking
Remote central locking
Standard
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Engine
2.5-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
2488 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection Turbocharged
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
89 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
100 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
120 kW @ 3600 rpm
70 kW
Maximum Torque
403 Nm @ 2000 rpm
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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
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
66.6 kW/tonne
62.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
223.5 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
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Gearbox
Manual
7-Speed DSG
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
7-Speed DSG
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Standard
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
7-Speed DSG
Low Range Ratio
Not Available
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Claimed Mileage
13.2 km/l
18.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
14 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.4 km/l
20 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
45 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Available
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.2 km/l
18.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
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
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags, side, curtain and driver knee airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Fatigue Detection
Not Available
-
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Vehicle Dynamic Control
Standard
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Standard
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
Standard
6
ESC With Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Standard
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Parking Sensor
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Not Available
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not Available
Standard
Auto Lights
-
Standard
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric/Leatherette
Seat Adjustment
6-way manual
Manual
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Rack & Pinion Power Assisted
Electric
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Standard
Interior Colour Options
6
4
60 40 Split Seat
Not Available
60/40 Split
Adjustable Driver Seat
6-way manual
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Height adjustable driver seat
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Separate front passenger seat
Manual
Driver Seat
6-way manual
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Navara Single Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
Composition Media infotainment, rear camera, cloth seats, air conditioning
Interior Colours
6
4
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric/Leatherette
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Rear USB Ports
-
2
Fabric Seats
-
Fabric/Leatherette
Armrest Front
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric/Leatherette
Seat Fold Type
-
60/40 Split
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen with CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Navigation System
Not Available
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Standard
USB Ports
USB port
2
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
7-inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Audio
CD, AM/FM, RDS and Bluetooth audio
-
Audio Speakers
Not Available
6
Audio System
CD, AM/FM, RDS, Bluetooth
6
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
1 USB-A
2
Infotainment Screen
7-inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
-
Standard
Connected Services
Not Available
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Standard
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
7-inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Voice Control
-
Standard
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
LED Headlamps
Not Available
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch steel wheels
16-inch Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
See Nissan South Africa Navara Single Cab colour selector
4
Wing Mirror Type
Black door mirrors
-
Body Type
Pickup
Sedan
Fog Lights
Not Available
LED
Front Fog Lights
Not Available
LED
Exterior Colour Options
6
4
Exterior Mirror Electric
Power mirrors with manual fold
All Doors
Exterior Mirror Folding
Manual fold
-
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamps
Not Available
LED
Headlight Type
Not Available
LED
Headlights
Not Available
LED
Load Bed Liner
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Standard
DRL
Not Available
LED
Led Headlights
Not Available
LED
Auto Headlights
-
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Approach Angle
32.0 deg
-
Departure Angle
26.5 deg
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
22.7 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Front towing hook
-
4WD System Type
Selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
22.7 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
32.0 deg
-
Breakover Angle
22.7 deg
Not Available
Breakover Angle Deg
22.7 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
26.5 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
208 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
208 mm
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Crawl Control
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
Wading Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Tyre Size
205/ R16
195/55 R16
Wheel Type
16-inch steel wheels
16-inch Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size steel
Full Size
Wheel Rim Size
16
16-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full-size steel
Full Size
Wheel Diameter
16
16-inch Alloy
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Wheel Size Type
205/ R16
-
Wheels
16-inch steel wheels
16-inch Alloy
Tyre Type
-
195/55 R16
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full Size
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Wheel Material
16-inch steel wheels
16-inch Alloy
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Service Interval
15000
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15 000 km
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan
Optional
Not Available
Service Intervals
15000
-
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Warranty Years
6 years / 150,000 km
2
Warranty Kilometers
6 years / 150,000 km
2
Roadside Assistance
Standard
Not Available
Basic Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
2
Roadside Assistance
Standard
Not Available
Warranty
6 years / 150,000 km
2
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
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
Navara Single Cab
Polo Sedan
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
592600 ZAR
483700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
592600
483700
Starting Price Zar
592600
483700
Spec
Navara Single Cab
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
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6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
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8
In depth: how these cars differ
This Navara Single Cab 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: Navara Single Cab 67 vs Polo Sedan 36.
Efficiency index: Navara Single Cab 56 vs Polo Sedan 72.
Safety-equipment index: Navara Single Cab 90 vs Polo Sedan 88.
Practicality index: Navara Single Cab 72 vs Polo Sedan 63.
Ownership-cover index: Navara Single Cab 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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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
Navara Single Cab leads by 14 points
Navara Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Polo Sedan remains close.
Performance
Navara Single Cab +31
Efficiency
Polo Sedan +16
Safety
Navara Single Cab +2
Practicality
Navara Single Cab +9
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Navara Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
72/100
Polo Sedan
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
26/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexNissan Navara Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 58 pts for Polo Sedan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Navara Single Cab 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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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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