1999 Kia Avella vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Kia Avella. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Kia Avella would be higher. At 1,323 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Kia Avella is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Kia Avella (72 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Kia Avella should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 313 kg more than 1999 Kia Avella.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Kia Avella (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (106 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Kia Avella will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Kia Avella | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Avella | Polo |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1323 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 135 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 918 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2470 mm |
