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 vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV: the short answer
Polo and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Polo starts ZAR 66,100 cheaperPolo from ZAR 373,800 · Tiggo 4 Cross HEV from ZAR 439,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Maximum Power
Polo147 kW
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Polo320 Nm
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV310 Nm
Engine Size
Polo2000 cc
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Polo18.9 km/l
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Polo133 mm
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV180 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
2.0 GTI 147kW DSG
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
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
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
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
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
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
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Model Introduced Year
2018
2026
Generation
Sixth generation Polo on MQB-A0 platform
Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
Facelift History
Facelift in 2022 with updated tech and styling
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2022
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
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
Hatchback
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1247 kg
1387 kg
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
SUV
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Length
4074 mm
4351 mm
Width
1751 mm
1831 mm
Height
1431 mm
1662 mm
Wheelbase
2549 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
133 mm
180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
305 l
340 l
Kerb Weight
1247 kg
1387 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1780 kg
1905 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
10.6 m
5.5 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
180 mm
Payload Capacity
-
518 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1300 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
975 mm
Front Legroom
-
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
-
930 mm
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Front Track Width
1501 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1484 mm
Not Available
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion beam
Power Steering
Standard
-
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Standard
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
305 l
Not Available
12V Accessory Socket
Standard
-
AC Type
Standard
Manual / automatic by trim
Climate Zones
Standard
-
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Front Power Outlet
Standard
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.3
-
Multi Function Steering
Standard
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Air Conditioning
Standard
Manual / automatic by trim
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Standard
-
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
Manual Aircon
Standard
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Power Socket 12v
Standard
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
polo
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
147 kW
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
310 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
117.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
256.6 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Gearbox
DCT
1 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
DCT
Electric
Drivetrain
4x2
FWD
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
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DCT
1 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
18.5 km/l
City Mileage
15.2 km/l
14.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.3 km/l
21.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
18.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
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
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
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
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Seat Material
Cloth
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Standard
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Armrest
Centre console
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Polyurethane / synthetic
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Digital cockpit, infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, quality cabin materials
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black
-
Floor Mats
Standard
-
Interior Colours
Black
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Fabric
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Infotainment System
SYNC
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Standard
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
6
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Body Type
Hatchback
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
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
133 mm
180 mm
Ground Clearance Min
133 mm
180 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
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
215/60 R17
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Standard
-
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
123 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
121
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
121
-
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
5 Years / 150 000 km
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Service Plan
Not Available
5 Years / 60 000 km
Spec
Polo
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
mid-to-high value
Price Zar
585800 ZAR
439900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
mid-to-high value
Starting Price
585800
439900
Starting Price Zar
585800
439900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Polo and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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 60 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62.
Efficiency index: Polo 71 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75.
Safety-equipment index: Polo 81 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 91.
Practicality index: Polo 55 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 57.
Ownership-cover index: Polo not separately scored vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads by 5 points
Polo and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +2
Efficiency
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +4
Safety
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +10
Practicality
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +2
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
57/100
Polo
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
71/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 66 pts for Polo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads. However, Polo 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.
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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