2003 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 2003 Volkswagen Polo. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2003 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 1045 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Volkswagen Polo. (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Volkswagen Polo | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Polo | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1983 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.3 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1155 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2922 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.1 L/100km | 9.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.6 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
