2005 Fiat Seicento vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Seicento. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Seicento would be higher. At 1,388 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (53 HP @ 2750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
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, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (122 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Seicento. (88 Nm). This means 2006 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Seicento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Fiat Seicento | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Seicento | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1108 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 53 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 88 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 70 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3330 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |
