2005 Fiat Idea vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Fiat Idea 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 1,248 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Idea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Idea (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Idea should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 181 kg more than 2005 Fiat Idea.
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 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (113 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Idea | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Idea | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1198 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 113 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 86.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 157 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 16.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.1 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |