2004 Honda HR-V vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda HR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda HR-V would be higher. At 1,672 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda HR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda HR-V (113 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda HR-V should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
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 Honda HR-V (131 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2004 Honda HR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda HR-V | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | HR-V | Polo |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 45 L |
