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Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Intercooler
No
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
5.3
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Not Available
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
-
Roof Load
50 kg
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
502 l
460 l
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Steering Response
Normal
-
Skid Plates
No
Not Available
Side Steps
No
-
Spare Wheel
Temporary Spare
Full Size
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Surround View Monitor
No
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
No
Not Available
Wireless Charging
No
Standard
Voice Command
Yes
Standard
Voice Command Support
Yes
Standard
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Standard
Driver Display
Digital Cluster
-
Heads Up Display
No
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Single-zone Automatic
AC Type
Yes
Single-zone Automatic
Climate Control
Yes
Single-zone Automatic
Climate Zones
2
Single-zone Automatic
Rear Air Conditioning
No
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Seat Type
Fabric Seats
Fabric/Leatherette
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
No
-
Rear Seat Split
Yes
60/40 Split
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
Rear Centre Armrest
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
No
-
Remote Start
No
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Remote
-
Boot Opener
Remote
-
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors
Power Mirrors
Yes
All Doors
Heated Mirrors
No
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
All Doors
Electric Mirror Folding
No
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
No
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Standard
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
No
Standard
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Sunroof
No
Standard
Panoramic Roof
No
Standard
Roof Antenna
Yes
-
Rear Wing
Yes
Not Available
Aero Kit
No
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
No
-
Ride Mode Selection
No
-
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
No
Not Available
Engine Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Trim Level
flagship
top
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Accelerator 0 100
11.5 sec
10.9 sec
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Direct Injection Turbocharged
Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Difflock
No
Not Available
Vdc
Yes
Standard
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Sonar
Yes
Rear
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Bottle Holders
4
-
Glove Box
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
Single-zone Automatic
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charger
No
Standard
Lift Gate
No
Not Available
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
No
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Sound System
6
6
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Not Available
Mirror
Electric
All Doors
Rim Size
195/55 R16
16-inch Alloy
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
-
Sub Frame
Unibody
Monocoque
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
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
pegas
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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 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
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Standard
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
-
Front Wipers Type
Yes
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
No
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Centre Console
Centre Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
502 l
460 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 Octane
Petrol
Variable Valve Timing
CVVT
-
Particulate Filter
No
Not Available
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
-
Idle CO2 Output
143
118
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km
118 g/km
Green NCAP Rating
4
-
Start Stop System
No
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Noise Level
67 dB
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
136
118
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
18.9 km/l
City Mileage
13.9 km/l
14 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.6 km/l
20 km/l
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
18.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 6
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
45 l
Fuel Tank Litres
40
45
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
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DSG
Transmission Type
Automatic Transmission
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
7
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
7-Speed DSG
Gear Shift Indicator
No
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
3.84
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front Wheel Drive
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
15.1:1
-
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DSG
Transmission Speeds
4
7
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Standard
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
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Airbags
6
6
Driver Airbag
Yes
6
Passenger Airbag
Yes
6
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
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
Yes
-
ABS
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB
No
-
Lane Change Warning
No
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
No
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
No
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
Safety Rating
5
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Standard
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Alternator
Yes
-
Engine Oil Capacity
3.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
Not Available
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
-
Service Interval
15000
-
First Service At
15000
-
Approx Service Cost
R2,200 per service
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Service Intervals
15000
-
Battery Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
-
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Real-world City Mileage Min
11.8 l/100km
7 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
15.3 l/100km
8.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
17.6 l/100km
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
20.6 l/100km
6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
8
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
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
Standard
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
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Not Available
Reversing Camera
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Park Assist
No
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Auto Wipers
No
Standard
Auto Lights
No
Standard
Eco Mode
No
-
Sport Mode
No
-
Blind Spot Warning
No
Standard
Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
No
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Standard
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Surround View Camera
No
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Yes
Rear
Parking Sensor
Yes
Rear
Front Camera
Yes
-
Automatic High Beam
No
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
No
Standard
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
14 deg
-
Departure Angle
18 deg
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
14 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
No
-
Underbody Protection
No
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Min
148 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Max
148 mm
130 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
Wading Depth
-
-
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
14 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
18 deg
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Length
4400 mm
4440 mm
Width
1700 mm
1699 mm
Height
1470 mm
1467 mm
Wheelbase
2570 mm
2552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
148 mm
130 mm
Minimum Turning Radius
10.4 m
5.3 m
Kerb Weight
1130 kg
1125 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1450 kg
1555 kg
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Rear Headroom
950 mm
-
Front Legroom
1030 mm
-
Rear Legroom
860 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
45 l
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
-
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
-
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Payload Capacity
425 kg
-
Boot/Cargo Space
475 l
460 l
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Front Track Width
1475 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1475 mm
Not Applicable
Chassis Type
Unibody
Monocoque
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Torsion Beam
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Power Steering
Yes
Electric
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Torsion Beam
Rear Axle Type
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic
-
Chassis Material
Unibody
Monocoque
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Front Overhang
810 mm
-
Rear Overhang
1020 mm
-
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Alloy Wheel Design
Alloy Alloy
16-inch Alloy
Wing Mirror Type
Electric
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Led Headlights
Yes
LED
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
DRL
Yes
LED
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Fog Lights
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Front Fog Lights
Yes
LED
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Standard
Roof Type
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Body Cladding
No
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
No
Not Available
Door Handle Finish
Body Colour
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple
4
Exterior Colour Options
5
4
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
All Doors
Auto Headlights
No
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
No
Standard
Headlamps
Yes
LED
Headlights
Yes
LED
Headlight Type
Yes
LED
Exterior Mirror Folding
No
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
LED
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
LED
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Colour
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Front Shoulder Room
1380 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1330 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Yes
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Rear USB Ports
No
2
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
No
-
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Cooled Seats
No
-
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Seat Material
Cloth
Fabric/Leatherette
Fabric Seats
Yes
Fabric/Leatherette
Leather Seats
No
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-Way Manual
Manual
Adjustable Driver Seat
6-Way Manual
Manual
Seat Adjustment
6-Way Manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
4-Way Manual
-
Driver Lumbar Support
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
60/40 Split
Folding Rear Seats
Yes
60/40 Split
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
-
Front Armrest
Centre Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Ambient Lighting
No
Standard
Interior Colour Options
Black
4
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Touchscreen infotainment with CarPlay/Android Auto, reverse camera, cruise control (EX), alloy wheels (EX), 460L boot
Composition Media infotainment, rear camera, cloth seats, air conditioning
Boot Space Seats Down
502
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Fabric/Leatherette
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Cloth
Fabric/Leatherette
Driver Seat
6-Way Manual
Manual
Seat Fold Type
Yes
60/40 Split
Armrest Front
Centre Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Yes
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
-
Interior Colours
Black
4
Interior Trim Colour
Black
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
No
-
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Brake Disc Diameter
280 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
230 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
195/55 R16
Wheel Rim Size
195/55 R16
16-inch Alloy
Front Tyre Width
195 mm
-
Rear Tyre Width
195 mm
-
Wheel Diameter
195/55 R16
16-inch Alloy
Wheel Type
Alloy Alloy
16-inch Alloy
Tyre Type
Radial
195/55 R16
Tyre Load Index
93
-
Tyre Speed Rating
H
-
Spare Tyre
Temporary Spare
Full Size
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary Spare
Full Size
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Alloy Alloy
16-inch Alloy
Wheels
Alloy Alloy
16-inch Alloy
Spare Wheel Size Type
Temporary Spare
Full Size
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
-
Wheel Size Type
195/55 R16
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Standard
Auto Brake Hold
Electronic
-
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Infotainment Screen
8.0
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
8.0
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment System
8.0-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
8.0
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
8.0
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
USB Ports
2
2
Rear Usb
No
2
AUX Input
No
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
No
-
Number of Speakers
6
6
Premium Audio
No
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Standard
Head Up Display
No
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital
Standard
Display Audio
8.0-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Connected Services
Yes
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
6
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
2
Voice Control
Yes
Standard
Audio
Yes
-
Audio System
Yes
6
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Basic Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
2
Warranty Years
7 Years / 150,000 km
2
Warranty Kilometers
7 Years / 150,000 km
2
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not Available
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not Available
Warranty
7 Years / 150,000 km
2
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Not Available
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Body Style
Sedan
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Sedan
Sedan
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Sedan
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Silky Silver, Gravity Blue, Passion Red
White Silver, Reflex Silver, Deep Black, Flash Red
Tare Mass Kg
1130 kg
1125 kg
Model Introduced Year
2019
2018
Generation
First generation; purpose-designed for emerging markets
AW/BW Polo-based sedan – current generation since 2018
Facelift History
Minor updates in 2022 including revised infotainment; no full facelift
Facelift update in 2022 with refreshed styling and updated infotainment
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
published
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Price Zar
274995 ZAR
483700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
274995
483700
Starting Price Zar
274995
483700
Ownership Role
Flagship
Top
Spec
Pegas
Polo Sedan
Engine
1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
G4FA
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1368 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
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection Turbocharged
Compression Ratio
11.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
73.4 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
73 kW @ 6000 rpm
70 kW
Maximum Torque
132 Nm @ 4200 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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
172 km/h
183 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
10.9 sec
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
64.6 kW/tonne
62.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
116.8 Nm/tonne
155.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This Pegas and Polo Sedan 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: Pegas 33 vs Polo Sedan 36.
Efficiency index: Pegas 65 vs Polo Sedan 72.
Safety-equipment index: Pegas 72 vs Polo Sedan 88.
Practicality index: Pegas 57 vs Polo Sedan 63.
Ownership-cover index: Pegas 71 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.
Specification Evidence Index
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
Pegas leads by 0 points
Pegas and Polo Sedan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Polo Sedan +3
Efficiency
Polo Sedan +7
Safety
Polo Sedan +16
Practicality
Polo Sedan +6
Ownership
Pegas +45
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Pegas
Performance
33/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
71/100
Polo Sedan
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
26/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexKIA Pegas
leads the specification evidence index with 58 pts
vs 58 pts for Polo Sedan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Pegas leads. However, Polo Sedan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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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