2005 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Daewoo Kalos and 2005 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,423 cc, 2005 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (83 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. (82 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2005 Daewoo Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Daewoo Kalos weights approximately 125 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Daewoo Kalos (124 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (118 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Daewoo Kalos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Daewoo Kalos | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Daewoo | Volkswagen |
Model | Kalos | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1399 cc | 1423 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 124 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77.9 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 77.4 mm |
Top Speed | 170 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 945 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |