Volkswagen Polo Vivo vs Kia Picanto | Rent to Own Cost Compared

Volkswagen Polo Vivo vs Kia Picanto on rent to own: value, rental deposit and monthly rental side by side, from R8 118 a month all-in with insurance and tracking.

Side by side

ModelSample unitsPriced fromEst. rental fromBody
Volkswagen Polo Vivo87R88,999R5,052/monthhatchback
Kia Picanto49R80,000R4,633/monthhatchback

Volkswagen Polo Vivo

The Polo Vivo is the best-selling passenger car in South Africa for a reason: cheap to run, cheap to fix, and every workshop in the country knows it. It's the entry point into rent-to-own for most of our customers. Hatchback, 5 seats, Petrol; typical value R150,000–R240,000.

Kia Picanto

The Kia Picanto is the small-car pick for drivers who want equipment levels above the segment norm — and a warranty that outlasts most rental terms. Hatchback, 5 seats, Petrol; typical value R150,000–R240,000.

Rentals include insurance, tracking and licensing. A rental deposit applies; figures are confirmed on approval.

Figures from our stock check on 10 October 2026. Each car's availability is confirmed when you apply.