2019 Volkswagen Polo
VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
The 2019 Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline offers South African buyers a reliable and affordable used hatchback with a reputation for quality and performance. Well-maintained and in excellent condition, this model provides a perfect balance of style and practicality for city driving and daily commutes.
Powered by a fuel-efficient 1.0 TSI petrol engine with 95 horsepower, it features a smooth manual transmission, making driving engaging and cost-effective. With a fuel consumption of just 4.6 L/100km, it’s an economical choice for budget-conscious buyers. The Polo comfortably seats five across five doors, making it ideal for families or daily errands.
Located in Pretoria Central, Gauteng, this Volkswagen Polo is available for viewing and test drives. Explore competitive prices and finance options at local dealerships. Don’t miss the chance to buy a well-priced, used Polo for sale—schedule your test drive today and experience South Africa’s best value hatchback firsthand.
SELLER'S COMMENTS
The 2019 VW Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline is part of the sixth-generation Polo range, positioned as a well-equipped mid-trim model. Powered by a 1.0-litre turbo petrol engine, paired with either a manual gearbox or DSG automatic, it offers a balance of performance, efficiency, and comfort. The Comfortline trim adds features such as alloy wheels, infotainment upgrades, and enhanced safety equipment, making it appealing to buyers who want more refinement than the entry-level Trendline but at a lower cost than the Highline.
Engine: 1.0-litre turbocharged petrol, 3-cylinder Power: 70–85 kW (depending on variant) @ 5000–5500 rpm Torque: 175–200 Nm @ 2000–3500 rpm Transmission: 5-speed manual or 7-speed DSG automatic Drive Type: Front-wheel drive (FWD) Top Speed: ~190–200 km/h Acceleration (0–100 km/h): ~9.5–10.0 seconds Fuel Consumption (Combined): 4.7–5.0 L/100 km Fuel Tank Capacity: 40 litres Boot Capacity: 351 litres Body Style: 5-door hatchback Seating Capacity: 5 passengers
The VW Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline competes in the premium compact hatchback segment, alongside rivals like the Toyota Yaris XR, Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost Trend, and Hyundai i20 Fluid. It’s aimed at students, young professionals, and families who value efficiency, refinement, and Volkswagen’s reputation for build quality.
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Volkswagen Polo safety rating
Rated 5 out of 5 stars for adult occupant protection — ANCAP, 2017 (rating has expired).
Australian-market RHD rating — indicative for SA only where the SA derivative matches the tested safety spec (airbags/ESC/AEB).
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen’s Polo has become the default answer for South Africans who want something a little more upmarket than your average B-segment hatch, but aren’t willing to cough up for a Golf or pay C-segment premiums. You’ll see them everywhere from Sandton to Sea Point, and that’s no accident. It goes toe-to-toe with the Toyota Starlet, Suzuki Swift, and Renault Kiger, but the Polo’s trump card is that blend of everyday polish and badge appeal. Engine choices swing from frugal diesels to peppy petrols, manual and auto boxes, but most shoppers are laser-focused on that 7-speed DSG – and honestly, if you’ve schlepped through Rivonia Road traffic, you’d understand why. Current listings are all over the map: from R69,500 for a high-mileage, decade-old unit to a wallet-wilting R699,995 for a loaded new one. The median sits at R319,500, which is telling: the market’s buoyed by a sea of well-loved used examples, with 203 used units outnumbering the 118 new cars you’ll find on dealer floors. For anyone shopping below R300k, that matters. The 1.0 TSI Life DSG is the Polo you’ll see most often, with 56 listings between R284,900 and R514,540, and the plain 1.0 TSI close behind with 55 options starting at R268,890. Most used Polos show around 51,251 km, which is par for the course if the service book stacks up. At the zippier end, the GTI DSG takes the spotlight: 16 listings from R419,900 up to nearly R700k, and it’s what the Polo should have been from the start if you ask a diehard. The real separation between Polo and its rivals isn’t just the spec sheet. On paper at least, it’s the interior finish and that DSG’s city manners – the Starlet and Swift just don’t feel as civilised inside or as relaxed in the crawl from Fourways to Braamfontein. For the budget-conscious, there’s still a lifeline in those 1.4 Trendline GP-era cars from as far back as 2005, starting at R148,990. If you pack smart, there’s a Polo for nearly every wallet, and that’s the point.
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