Volvo S60: Polokwane to Cape Town cost

Volvo S60 B4 Ultimate Bright (48V mild hybrid) · 1690 km via N1 · 17h 15m

Fuel at R23.36/L inland 95 ULP (2026-04-01) · Toll fees: 1 March 2026

One-way trip cost

R 2 892,68

total cost

R 5 785,36

return trip (×2)

Fuel cost

R 2 408,18

103.1L @ 6.1L/100km

Toll fees

R 484,50

8 mainline plazas · Class I

Toll gates on this route

Mainline plazas only — Class I (standard light vehicle / bakkie / SUV).

PlazaClass I
NylR 79.50
KranskopR 61.50
CarouselR 75.00
PumulaniR 16.50
GrasmereR 27.50
VaalR 91.50
VerkeerdevleiR 78.50
HuguenotR 54.50
Total (one way)R 484.50

Source: foresightpublications.co.za · Tariffs effective 1 March 2026 · 3.12% SANRAL CPI adjustment

About the Volvo S60's consumption figure

The 6.1L/100km figure is the manufacturer-published WLTP combined-cycle rating for the Volvo S60 B4 Ultimate Bright (48V mild hybrid). Self-charging hybrids do not need plugging in — the battery recharges through regenerative braking. On long highway trips the fuel saving vs a non-hybrid is typically 15–25%.

WLTP combined cycle. B4 = 48V MHEV petrol.

Consumption source: https://www.volvocars.com/za/cars/s60/