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-Vivo vs Jetour T2: the short answer
T2 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Polo-Vivo.
Polo-Vivo starts ZAR 298,000 cheaperPolo-Vivo from ZAR 271,900 · T2 from ZAR 569,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Polo-Vivo
T2
Maximum Power
Polo-Vivo81 kW
T2180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Polo-Vivo200 Nm
T2375 Nm
Engine Size
Polo-Vivo1000 cc
T21998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Polo-Vivo22.2 km/l
T210.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Polo-Vivo143 mm
T2220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Volkswagen Polo-Vivo
1.0 TSI GT 81kW Manual
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Polo-Vivo
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
T2
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Polo-Vivo
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
T2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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-Vivo
T2
Model Introduced Year
2010
2026
Generation
Long-running locally produced hatchback
Current local listing
Facelift History
Periodic feature updates over years
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
-
Model Year
Current
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1108 kg
1880 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3855 kg
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
Length
3972 mm
4785 mm
Width
1682 mm
2006 mm
Height
1462 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2470 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
143 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
280 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1108 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1570 kg
2255 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
220 mm
Payload Capacity
-
375 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.8 m
Front Headroom
-
1040 mm
Rear Headroom
-
1020 mm
Front Legroom
-
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
-
935 mm
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1695 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1494 l
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
4,5
9.3
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
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
Mudflaps
Standard/available
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
polo-vivo
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not Available
255/60 R19 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1000 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
80.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
98.1 mm
Maximum Power
81 kW
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
200 Nm
375 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
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
73.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
180.5 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Polo-Vivo
T2
Gearbox
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Manual
7DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4x2
4WD
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
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
Claimed Mileage
22.2 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
17.9 km/l
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
26.2 km/l
10.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
22.2 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
70
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
Polo-Vivo
T2
Airbags
4
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
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 curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
Cruise Control
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
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 Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
Seat Material
Cloth
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Simple dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment in higher trims
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black
-
Interior Colours
Black
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not Available
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
Not Available
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
6
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Body Type
Hatchback
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
143 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
143 mm
220 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
Yes
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-Vivo
T2
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
255/60 R19 full size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Available
255/60 R19 full size
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km
210 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
132
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
132
-
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
Service Plan
Not Available
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
Polo-Vivo
T2
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
363300 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
flagship
Starting Price
363300
679900
Starting Price Zar
363300
679900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Polo-Vivo and T2 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-Vivo 35 vs T2 77.
Efficiency index: Polo-Vivo 80 vs T2 43.
Safety-equipment index: Polo-Vivo 59 vs T2 93.
Practicality index: Polo-Vivo 54 vs T2 70.
Ownership-cover index: Polo-Vivo not separately scored vs T2 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 leads by 18 points
T2 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Polo-Vivo.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
Polo-Vivo
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
80/100
Safety
59/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 55 pts for Polo-Vivo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 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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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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