2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport 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 3,350 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport (183 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport weights approximately 557 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Trans Sport (285 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport has automatic transmission and 2004 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2004 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Chevrolet Trans Sport | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
| Model | Trans Sport | Polo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3350 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1193 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2590 mm |
