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.
Volkswagen Polo Sedan vs Jetour T2 i-DM: the short answer
T2 i-DM holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Polo Sedan.
Polo Sedan starts ZAR 397,300 cheaperPolo Sedan from ZAR 382,600 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Maximum Power
Polo Sedan70 kW
T2 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
Polo Sedan175 Nm
T2 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
Polo Sedan999 cc
T2 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Polo Sedan18.9 km/l
T2 i-DM76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Polo Sedan130 mm
T2 i-DM190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Volkswagen Polo Sedan
1.0 Style Tiptronic AT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Polo Sedan
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
T2 i-DM
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Polo Sedan
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
T2 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2018
2026
Generation
AW/BW Polo-based sedan – current generation since 2018
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
Facelift update in 2022 with refreshed styling and updated infotainment
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Color Note
White Silver, Reflex Silver, Deep Black, Flash Red
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
Sedan
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1125 kg
2138 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Length
4440 mm
4785 mm
Width
1699 mm
2006 mm
Height
1467 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2552 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1125 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1555 kg
2438 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.7 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
-
300 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
970 mm
Front Legroom
-
980 mm
Rear Legroom
-
810 mm
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1695 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-link independent suspension
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Beam
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam
-
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Multi-link independent suspension
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Single-zone Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
460 l
1494 l
AC Type
Single-zone Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Single-zone Automatic
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
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
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.3
1.3
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Panoramic Roof
Standard
Yes
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
60/40 Split
60/40
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Fabric/Leatherette
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Spare Wheel
Full Size
255/55 R20 full size
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Accelerator 0 100
10.9 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Single-zone Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection Turbocharged
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
Standard
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Single-zone Automatic
-
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Rim Size
16-inch Alloy
20
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Sonar
Rear
-
Sound System
6
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Source Model Column
polo-sedan
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
50W
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Engine
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
999 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
3
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection Turbocharged
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
70 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
175 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
610 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
183 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.9 sec
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
62.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
155.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
7-Speed DSG
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
7-Speed DSG
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
7-Speed DSG
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Applicable
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
14 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
20 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
45
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
22
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
6
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
6
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Rear
-
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Fabric/Leatherette
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multi
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
2
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Standard
-
Interior Colour Options
4
-
60 40 Split Seat
60/40 Split
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Fabric Seats
Fabric/Leatherette
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Armrest Front
Rear Centre Armrest
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Composition Media infotainment, rear camera, cloth seats, air conditioning
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric/Leatherette
-
Interior Colours
4
-
Seat Fold Type
60/40 Split
-
Seat Trim
Fabric/Leatherette
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Audio Speakers
6
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Audio System
6
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Multi Information Display
Standard
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch Alloy
Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
4
Not Available
Roof Type
Standard
-
Body Type
Sedan
-
DRL
LED
Yes
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Led Headlights
LED
Yes
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof
Standard
-
Exterior Colour Options
4
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
LED
-
Headlamps
LED
Yes
Headlight Type
LED
Yes
Headlights
LED
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
190 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
195/55 R16
255/55 R20
Wheel Type
16-inch Alloy
Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch Alloy
20
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Full Size
255/55 R20 full size
Tyre Type
195/55 R16
-
Wheel Diameter
16-inch Alloy
20
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Wheel Material
16-inch Alloy
Alloy
Wheels
16-inch Alloy
Alloy
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Warranty Years
2
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Kilometers
2
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
Not Available
-
Basic Warranty
2
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
Not Available
-
Warranty
2
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Not Available
-
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
118 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
-
Idle CO2 Output
118
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
118
-
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
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
6.5 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
8
-
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Service Plan
Not Available
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
Polo Sedan
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
483700 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
483700
779900
Starting Price Zar
483700
779900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Polo Sedan and T2 i-DM 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: Polo Sedan 36 vs T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: Polo Sedan 72 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: Polo Sedan 88 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: Polo Sedan 63 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: Polo Sedan 26 vs T2 i-DM 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T2 i-DM leads by 15 points
T2 i-DM holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Polo Sedan.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Polo Sedan
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
26/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 58 pts for Polo Sedan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 i-DM 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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