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.
Jetour T1 i-DM vs Volkswagen Vivo Xpress: the short answer
T1 i-DM holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Vivo Xpress.
Vivo Xpress starts ZAR 409,910 cheaperT1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900 · Vivo Xpress from ZAR 279,990
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Maximum Power
T1 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Vivo Xpress63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
T1 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Vivo Xpress132 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Engine Size
T1 i-DM1499 cc
Vivo Xpress1398 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
T1 i-DM90.9 km/l
Vivo Xpress16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
T1 i-DM190 mm
Vivo Xpress143 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.
Jetour T1 i-DM
T1 i-DM
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)
Specification evidence leader
T1 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
Vivo Xpress
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
Which One's Right for You?
T1 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
Vivo Xpress
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current local listing
Second-generation Polo Vivo-derived two-seat city panel van
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Current locally built Vivo Xpress launched in South Africa in February 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel Van
Gross Combined Mass Kg
3948 kg
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
A0 City Van
Tare Mass Kg
2048 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Length
4705 mm
3972 mm
Width
1967 mm
1682 mm
Height
1843 mm
1462 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
574 l
952 l
Kerb Weight
2048 kg
1063 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2348 kg
1530 kg
Payload Capacity
300 kg
490 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
953 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1004 mm
Rear Headroom
1010 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1042 mm
Rear Legroom
930 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Front Track Width
1690 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1700 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Suspension struts and wishbones
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Suspension struts toe-correcting torsion beam and trailing-arm axle
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
Suspension struts and wishbones
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Suspension struts toe-correcting torsion beam and trailing-arm axle
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Manually controlled air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Front power windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
50W
Not Available
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Manual intermittent wipers
Boot Space Seats Folded
1455 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Manually controlled air conditioning
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
1.1
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
-
Towbar
Yes
-
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Engine
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
CLPA
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1398 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
72 mm
76.5 mm
Stroke
92 mm
75.6 mm
Maximum Power
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
63 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
132 Nm @ 3750 rpm
Combined Power
250 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
530 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
180 km/h
177 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 sec
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
125 kW/tonne
59.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
265 Nm/tonne
124.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
18.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
100 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
180 min (30-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
27 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Gearbox
Automatic
5-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-engine front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic Differential Lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.882:1
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single dry-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Manual
Drivetrain
2WD
Front-wheel drive
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic Differential Lock
Gearbox Type
Automatic
5-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
2WD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
5
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Claimed Mileage
90.9 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
74.5 km/l
12.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
105.5 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
45 l
Emission Standard
VI B
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
90.9 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
45
Combined Driving Range
1200
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
21
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
ASR
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard on rear side doors
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Electronic immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Electronic immobiliser
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
ASR
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
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
Manual intermittent wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front seats
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Multi
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Manual standard front seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Manual standard front seat
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Iceberg cloth
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Infotainment System
15.6-inch
9-inch Mirgor radio
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
App-Connect
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
9 Sony speakers
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Analogue instrument cluster with multifunction display
USB Ports
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
9-inch
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
9-inch
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front fog lights with cornering function
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Pure White; Ascot Grey; Wild Cherry Red Metallic; Smokey Grey Metallic; Reflex Silver Metallic; Reef Blue Metallic
Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlight Type
Yes
Not Available
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Approach Angle
Not Available
13.5 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
19.4 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Electronic Differential Lock
Underbody Protection
Metal guard plate for front compartment
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
11.1 deg
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Tyre Size
235/60 R19
175/70 R14 84T
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-size spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
19
14-inch steel
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual handbrake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Alloy
-
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Battery Warranty
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
-
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Optional Volkswagen EasyDrive Service Plan or Maintenance Plan
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
CO2 Emissions
25 g/km
140 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in Hybrid
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
-
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Basic Warranty
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
3 years / 120 000 km; engine 5 years / 150 000 km; anti-corrosion 6 years
Warranty
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
3 years / 120 000 km; engine 5 years / 150 000 km; anti-corrosion 6 years
Spec
T1 i-DM
Vivo Xpress
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Locally built two-seat urban delivery vehicle
Price Zar
689900 ZAR
279990 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Current South African retail price including VAT and emissions tax
Starting Price
689900
279990
Starting Price Zar
689900
279990
In depth: how these cars differ
This T1 i-DM and Vivo Xpress 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: T1 i-DM 41 vs Vivo Xpress 30.
Efficiency index: T1 i-DM 98 vs Vivo Xpress 65.
Safety-equipment index: T1 i-DM 93 vs Vivo Xpress 47.
Practicality index: T1 i-DM 66 vs Vivo Xpress 55.
Ownership-cover index: T1 i-DM not separately scored vs Vivo Xpress 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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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
T1 i-DM leads by 24 points
T1 i-DM holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Vivo Xpress.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T1 i-DM
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
66/100
Vivo Xpress
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
47/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 48 pts for Vivo Xpress
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 i-DM leads. However, Vivo Xpress 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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