2002 Holden Jackaroo vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Holden Jackaroo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Holden Jackaroo would be higher. At 3,494 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Holden Jackaroo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (212 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Holden Jackaroo should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 387 kg more than 2002 Holden Jackaroo.
Let's talk about torque, 2002 Holden Jackaroo (310 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2002 Holden Jackaroo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Holden Jackaroo | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Holden | Volkswagen |
| Model | Jackaroo | Polo |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
