2004 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Aveo and 2004 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,606 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Aveo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Aveo (103 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Aveo should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 97 kg more than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Polo (195 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm). This means 2004 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Aveo | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Aveo | Polo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1606 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1073 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
