Is the Polo Vivo or the Corolla Quest cheaper to rent to own?

The Volkswagen Polo Vivo is the cheaper of the two each month, from about R8 118 on a R150 000 vehicle value with a rental deposit from R15 000. The Toyota Corolla Quest starts at about R9 977 a month. Both are best-case indicative figures confirmed on approval and set out in your signed rental agreement.

What is included in the monthly rental on either car?

One monthly debit order covering comprehensive insurance, vehicle tracking, licence and registration, 24/7 roadside assistance and all rental administration, plus the option to own the vehicle at the end of the term. Fuel and tyres are yours. It is a rental agreement with an option to own, not vehicle finance.

Can I switch between the Polo Vivo and the Corolla Quest after applying?

Yes. You apply once and we match you to stock in the national dealer network, so you can compare the two side by side before signing. 1 unit in the network today for the Polo Vivo and 1 unit in the network today for the Corolla Quest.

Do I qualify for either car with a low credit score?

Approval is affordability-led from R14,000 gross income a month with a soft credit check only, which does not affect your credit score. Blacklisted and debt-review applicants are welcome, and the same terms apply to both models.

Volkswagen Polo Vivo vs Toyota Corolla Quest | Rent to Own Cost Compared

Volkswagen Polo Vivo vs Toyota Corolla Quest 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

Model	Sample units	Priced from	Est. rental from	Body
Volkswagen Polo Vivo	87	R88,999	R5,052/month	hatchback
Toyota Corolla Quest	25	R109,999	R6,028/month	sedan

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.

Toyota Corolla Quest

The Corolla Quest is the sensible South African sedan: a big boot, Toyota reliability and running costs that stay predictable. It's the most-requested sedan in our rent-to-own stock. Sedan, 5 seats, Petrol; typical value R190,000–R320,000.

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.