2004 Fiat Ulysse vs. 2004 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2004 Fiat Ulysse 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 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Fiat Ulysse is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Fiat Ulysse (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Fiat Ulysse should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Fiat Ulysse weights approximately 480 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 Volkswagen Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Fiat Ulysse. (191 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Fiat Ulysse.
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2004 Fiat Ulysse | 2004 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Ulysse | Polo |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1910 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 191 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.2 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |