Best Value for Money – Volkswagen Polo Vivo (2014 – 2017) trims compared.

By Chad Lückhoff

We compare the trim and specification levels of the 2014 – 2017 Volkswagen Polo Vivo and see which one offers the best pre-owned value.

Volkswagen Polo Vivo (2014 – 2017) trim comparison

Sifting through the adverts on our site can be a little overwhelming at times. What engine size do you go for? What trim level do you choose? What specifications can I do without and what represents the best value for money?

We've taken some of the misery out of the process and we're here to help you choose your next car. We've compared the trim levels of the previous generation Volkswagen Polo Vivo and given you a breakdown of their standard specifications.

We found the 1.4-litre 66 kW Trendline model to offer the best value for money on the used car market. It's a slightly older model but with prices in the region of R120 000 for one with respectable mileage, it makes a compelling argument for trim versus cost.

The smaller 1.4-litre engine is also a little more economical than the later 1.6-litre model which will further assist in the cost savings.

Here's how they stack up.

Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.4-litre 55 kW Conceptline

Interior:

    3-spoke steering wheel

    Leatherette gearshift boot

    Instrument with red and white illumination

    Centre console with 12V power socket

    Cloth seat trim

Functional Equipment:

    Manual wing mirrors

    Manual windows front and rear

    Air-conditioning

    Power steering

    Height and reach adjustable steering column

    Full size steel spare wheel

    Tinted windows

Exterior:

    175/65R14 tyres with wheel trim covers

    Exterior side mirrors and door handles in black

Safety and Security:

    Airbag for driver and front passenger

    Heated rear window

    ABS

    Remote controlled central locking with alarm

Options:

    Cruise Control

    Radio/CD/MP3/SD Card/USB with 4 speakers

    Leather seats

    Portland 14-inch alloy wheels

    Alarm sensors

Price when new (2014):

    R142 700

Current retail price (range):

    R105 000 to R170 000

Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.4-litre 55 kW Blueline

Includes equipment found in Conceptline, but adds:

Exterior:

    Lakeside 15-inch alloy wheels

    Tailgate spoiler

Interior:

     Active cloth seat trim

Functional Equipment:

    Lower rolling resistance tyres

    Lowered suspension (-7 mm)

Optional Features:

    Cruise Control

    Radio/CD/MP3/SD Card/USB with 4 speakers

    Alarm sensors

Price when new (2014):

    R148 000

Current retail price (range):

    R150 000 to R120 000

Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.4-litre 63 kW Trendline (also available with 1.6-litre 77 kW engine)

Includes equipment found in Conceptline, but adds:

Interior:

    Morse cloth seat trim

    Height adjustable driver’s seat

Exterior:

    Mirrors and door handles in body colour

    Lower grille with chrome inserts

Functional Equipment:

    Front electric windows

    Radio/CD/MP3/SD Card/USB with 4 speakers

Optional Features:

    Cruise control

    Portland 14-inch Alloy Wheels

    Alarm sensors

    Leather seats

Price when new (2014):

    R157 500 (1.4)

    R172 800 (1.4 Tiptronic)

    R171 500 (1.6)

Current retail price (range):

    R175 000 to R100 000

Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.6-litre 77 kW Comfortline

Includes equipment found in Trendline, but adds:

Exterior:

    Sinalma 15-inch Alloy wheels

    Front fog lights

Functional Equipment:

    Radio/CD/MP3/SD Card/USB with 6 speakers

Optional Features:

    Cruise control

    Alarm sensors

    Leather seats

Price when new (2014):

    R177 200

Current retail price (range):

    R170 000 to R140 000

Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.6-litre 77 kW GT/GTS (2016)

Includes equipment found in Comfortline, but adds:

Interior:

    Rocket seat trim

    3-spoke Leather steering wheel with aluminum inserts

    Front sport seats

    Front sill scuff decals with GT logo

    Sport pedals (GTS)

    Side decals (GTS)

    Floor mats with red piping and stitching (GTS)

Exterior:

    Cordoba 15-inch Alloy Wheels

    Tailgate spoiler

    4-Door

    Black roof (GTS)

    Wing mirrors in black (GTS)

    16-inch Rivazza Alloy Wheels (GTS)

Functional equipment:

    Sport suspension

Options:

    Cruise control

    Alarm Sensors

Price when new (2014):

    R177 200 (R197 200 GTS)

Current retail price (range):

    R100 000 to R130 000

Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.6-litre 77 kW Maxx

Includes equipment found in Comfortline, but adds:

Interior:

    Anthracite/Black/Pearl Grey seat trim

    3-spoke Leather steering wheel with grey stitching and aluminum inserts

Exterior:

    Budapest 17-inch Alloy Wheels

    Aluminum roof rails

    Front fog lights

Functional equipment:

    Raised suspension

Options:

    Cruise control

    Alarm Sensors

Price when new (2014):

    R180 900

Current retail price (range):

    R180 000 to R140 000