2003 Honda Mobilio vs. 1998 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2003 Honda Mobilio is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Mobilio (108 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Mobilio should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Mobilio weights approximately 270 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Honda Mobilio (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Polo. (135 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Mobilio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Mobilio | 1998 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Mobilio | Polo |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 143 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 990 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1440 mm |
