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Volkswagen PoloToyota Vitz
Mandai score
8/10
7/10
Typical price
KSh 1,950,000
KSh 1,350,000
Years
2017-2023
2017-2020
Body type
–
Compact Hatchbacks
Fuel
Petrol
Petrol, Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic, Dual-clutch
Automatic, CVT
Doors
5
5
Most popular trim
Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline / Highline / R-Line / GTI
Vitz 1.0 F / 1.3 F / 1.5 Hybrid F / Jewela
Dealer listings
None listed
None listed
Fuel and running cost
Trim
Fuel consumption
21.0 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 840 km a tank
20.8 km/L4.8 L/100km combined · about 874 km a tank
Running cost
KSh 1,081 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,808 for 1,000 km · petrol
KSh 1,091 / 100 kmKSh 11 a km · KSh 10,912 for 1,000 km · petrol
Dimensions
Length
4,053 mm
3,945 mm
Width
1,751 mm
1,695 mm
Height
1,461 mm
1,500 mm
Wheelbase
2,551 mm
2,510 mm
Ground clearance
145 mm
145 mm
Boot space
351 L (1,125 L folded)
286 L (750 L folded)
Kerb weight
1,145 kg
970 kg (1,110 kg Hybrid)
Seats
5
5
Specifications
Engine
1.0L TSI Turbo 3-Cylinder / 2.0L TSI Turbo 4-Cylinder (GTI)
1.0L 1KR-FE / 1.3L 1NR-FKE / 1.5L 1NZ-FXE Hybrid
Power
95 hp to 115 hp (1.0T) / 200 hp (GTI)
69 hp (1.0L) / 99 hp (1.3L) / 100 hp combined (1.5L Hybrid)
Torque
175 Nm to 200 Nm (1.0T) / 320 Nm (GTI)
92 Nm (1.0L) / 121 Nm (1.3L) / 111 Nm (1.5L Hybrid)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive / 4WD
0–100 km/h
6.7 sec (GTI) / 9.5 sec (1.0T 115hp) / 10.8 sec (1.0T 95hp)
11.5 sec (1.3L) / 12.0 sec (1.5L Hybrid) / 14.5 sec (1.0L)
Top speed
200 km/h (1.0T) / 237 km/h (GTI)
170 km/h
Fuel economy
Combined
21.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 19.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 15.0 km/L (GTI)
20.8 km/L (1.0L) / 25.0 km/L (1.3L) / 34.4 km/L (1.5L Hybrid JC08)
City
18.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 16.8 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 12.2 km/L (GTI)
17.5 km/L (1.0L) / 21.0 km/L (1.3L) / 30.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
Highway
24.0 km/L (1.0T 95hp) / 22.5 km/L (1.0T 115hp) / 17.5 km/L (GTI)
23.5 km/L (1.0L) / 28.0 km/L (1.3L) / 36.0 km/L (1.5L Hybrid)
Tank size
40 L
42 L (Petrol) / 36 L (Hybrid)
CO₂ emissions
108 g/km (1.0T)
110 g/km (1.0L) / 82 g/km (Hybrid)
At a glance
Model
Volkswagen Polo (Mk6 AW Series)
Toyota Vitz (XP130 Series 2nd Facelift)
Production years
2017–2023
2017–2020
Body type
5-Door Subcompact European Hatchback
5-Door Subcompact Hatchback
Seating capacity
5
5
Fuel types
Petrol (TSI Turbo)
Petrol, Full Hybrid (THS-II)
Engine sizes
999 cc (1.0L TSI) / 1,984 cc (2.0L TSI GTI)
996 cc (1.0L) / 1,329 cc (1.3L) / 1,496 cc (1.5L Hybrid)
Transmission
7-Speed DSG Dual-Clutch Automatic
Super CVT-i Automatic / e-CVT
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
FWD or 4WD
Ground clearance
145 mm
145 mm
Source market
UK / Japan (RHD)
Japan (RHD)
Pros and cons
What’s good
- Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 999 cc TSI engine sits in KRA's lowest customs tax valuation category.
- High-speed European stability: MQB chassis provides unshakeable highway composure at 120 km/L.
- Punchy 200 Nm 1.0T torque: Turbocharged low-end torque makes city overtaking responsive and effortless.
- Generous 351 L boot capacity: Class-leading trunk space for a subcompact hatchback.
- Gold standard city fuel saver: 20.0+ km/L on petrol models and up to 30.0+ km/L on 1.5L Hybrid variants.
- Lowest KRA import duty bracket: 1.0L and 1.3L engines sit in the lowest customs tax valuation category.
- Top-tier resale value retention: Exceptional liquidity and universal spare parts availability across Kenya.
- Nimble 4.5-meter turning radius: Effortlessly parks and navigates tight Nairobi urban traffic.
What’s not so good
- Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires care when navigating high urban speed bumps.
- Requires quality synthetic VW 504 00 oils: DSG transmission requires fluid maintenance every 60,000 km.
- 1.0L engine can feel sluggish on steep highway climbs: 69 hp 1KR-FE labors when fully loaded ascending Limuru hills.
- Low 145 mm ground clearance: Requires cautious driving over tall speed bumps.