A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
Polo-Vivo starts ZAR 415,050 cheaperOra 03 from ZAR 686,950 · Polo-Vivo from ZAR 271,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Maximum Power
126 kW
81 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
200 Nm
Engine Size
Not Applicable
1000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Not Applicable
22.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
145 mm
143 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
280 l
Airbags
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
4
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
1108 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Ora 03 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Polo-Vivo remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Ora 03
+17 pts
Efficiency
Ora 03
+10 pts
Practicality
Ora 03
+2 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Ora 03
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Polo-Vivo
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Ora 03
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Polo-Vivo
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2010
Generation
Current South African Ora 03 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Long-running locally produced hatchback
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.
Periodic feature updates over years
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Electric hatchback
Hatchback
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
published
published
Segment
Hatchback
Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1685 kg
1108 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Length
4235 mm
3972 mm
Width
1825 mm
1682 mm
Height
1603 mm
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
145 mm
143 mm
Kerb Weight
1685 kg
1108 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2120 kg
1570 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
280 l
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5
-
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Full-grain leather
-
Skid Plates
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
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
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
ora-03
polo-vivo
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
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
4,5
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Mudflaps
-
Standard/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
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Engine
Battery-electric powertrain
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1000 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
126 kW
81 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
200 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
74.8 kW/tonne
73.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
148.4 Nm/tonne
180.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
420 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Gearbox
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4x2
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
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
22.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
17.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
26.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
22.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Electric vehicle - no fuel tank
45
Combined Driving Range
420
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
16.5
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Airbags
Dual SRS, front side, side curtain and front centre airbags
4
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Child-seat support
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
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
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Seat Material
Full-grain leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
Black
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Full-grain leather
Cloth
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ora 03 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Simple dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment in higher trims
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Full-grain leather
-
Interior Colours
3
Black
Seat Trim
Full-grain leather
Cloth
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
SYNC
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
SYNC
Connected Services
SYNC
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
SYNC
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
6
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
-
Body Type
Hatchback
Hatchback
Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
6
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Approach Angle
-
-
Departure Angle
-
-
Wading Depth
-
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
145 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
145 mm
143 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
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Service Interval
10000
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Service Intervals
10000
-
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
132 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Electric
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
0
132
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
132
Spec
Ora 03
Polo-Vivo
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
805950 ZAR
363300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
805950
363300
Starting Price Zar
805950
363300
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Ora 03 leads by 9 points
Ora 03 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Polo-Vivo remains close.
Performance
Ora 03 +17
Efficiency
Ora 03 +10
Practicality
Ora 03 +2
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Ora 03
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
90/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
65/100
Polo-Vivo
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
80/100
Safety
59/100
Practicality
54/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆GWM Ora 03
leads the catalogue index with 64 pts
vs 55 pts for Polo-Vivo
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Ora 03 leads. However, Polo-Vivo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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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Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Ora 03 and Polo-Vivo comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Ora 03 52 vs Polo-Vivo 35.
Efficiency index: Ora 03 90 vs Polo-Vivo 80.
Safety-equipment index: Ora 03 not separately scored vs Polo-Vivo 59.
Practicality index: Ora 03 56 vs Polo-Vivo 54.
Ownership-cover index: Ora 03 65 vs Polo-Vivo 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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