Volkswagen Polo: Durban to Rustenburg cost
Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline (85kW) · 729 km via N3 · 7h 45m
Fuel at R23.36/L inland 95 ULP (2026-04-01) · Toll fees: 1 March 2026
One-way trip cost
R 1 334,56
total cost
R 2 669,12
return trip (×2)
Fuel cost
R 902,56
38.6L @ 5.3L/100km
Toll fees
R 432,00
10 mainline plazas · Class I
Toll gates on this route
Mainline plazas only — Class I (standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV).
| Plaza | Class I | |
|---|---|---|
| Mariannhill | R 16.50 | |
| Mooi | R 70.00 | |
| Tugela | R 100.00 | |
| Wilge | R 94.00 | |
| De Hoek | R 67.00 | |
| Quagga | R 6.50 | |
| Pelindaba | R 8.00 | |
| Doornpoort | R 20.00 | |
| Brits | R 20.00 | |
| Marikana | R 30.00 | |
| Total (one way) | R 432.00 | |
Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Tariffs effective 1 March 2026 · 3.12% SANRAL CPI adjustment
About the Volkswagen Polo's consumption figure
The 5.3L/100km figure is the manufacturer-published WLTP combined-cycle rating for the Volkswagen Polo 1.0 TSI Comfortline (85kW). Highway fuel economy on long, flat South African roads often comes in close to or below the WLTP figure at legal highway speeds.
WLTP combined cycle. 85kW variant sold in SA.
Consumption source: https://www.vw.co.za/en/models/polo.html
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