2018 Volkswagen Polo Vivo

*Volkswagen Polo Vivo 1.4 Trendline 2018 specs* - SA hatchback

### *Engine & Drivetrain*
There were 2 x 1.4L versions in 2018 depending on build date:

*1. 1.4L 55kW Trendline* _Most common 2018_
- *Engine:* 1.4L 4-cylinder petrol
- *Capacity:* 1398 cc
- *Power:* 55 kW @ 4800 rpm
- *Torque:* 130 Nm @ 3750 rpm
- *Transmission:* 5-speed manual
- *Drivetrain:* Front wheel drive
- *0-100 km/h:* ∼12.2s
- *Top speed:* 171 km/h
- *Fuel consumption:* 5.7 L/100km
- *CO2:* 134 g/km

*2. 1.4L 63kW Trendline* _Earlier GP model_
- *Power:* 63 kW @ 5000 rpm
- *Torque:* 132 Nm @ 3600 rpm
- *Fuel consumption:* 6.2 L/100km
- *Top speed:* 177 km/h

### *Dimensions & Capacity*
- *Length:* 3916 mm - 3972 mm
- *Boot space:* 270L - 280L
- *Seats:* 5
- *Fuel tank:* 45L
- *Range:* ∼700-800km

### *Trendline Standard Features 2018*
*Interior:*
- Radio 140G with SD/USB/Bluetooth + 4 speakers
- 3-spoke steering wheel, height + reach adjustable
- Electric front windows
- Air conditioner
- Power steering 2e7c

*Exterior:*
- Body colour bumpers
- Rear wiper
- Tinted windows 2e7c

*Safety:*
- 2 airbags - driver + passenger
- ABS
- ISOFIX child seat mounts
- Child lock on rear doors 60e22e7c

*Optional on Trendline:*
Cruise control, 15" 'Estrada' alloys, fog lights, Safety Package with ESC + Tyre Pressure Monitor 2e7c

### *Service & Warranty*
- *Service interval:* 15,000 km
- *Warranty:* 3yr/120,000 km + 6yr anti-corrosion
- *Service plan:* 3yr/45,000 km standard 60e2

*Pros:* Cheap to run 5.7L/100km, VW build quality, cheap parts, good resale, 45L tank, easy to drive in Joburg traffic
*Cons:* Only 2 airbags, no ESC standard, basic interior, 55kW is slow when full, manual only on Trendline

*Trendline vs Comfortline:* Comfortline adds multi-function steering, multi-info display, body-coloured mirrors, height adjustable driver seat 2e7c

*Things to check when buying:*
1. *Service history* - 15,000km intervals critical
2. *Clutch* - heavy in traffic cars
3. *Cooling system* - check for water pump leaks
4. *Electrics* - window regulators

The Polo Vivo 1.4 is the taxi/fleet workhorse. Boring but reliable and cheap to maintain.

Looking at 3-door or 5-door? Most 2018 Trendlines are 5-door fce4