2005 Ford Freestyle vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Ford Freestyle 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Ford Freestyle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Freestyle (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Freestyle should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Freestyle weights approximately 641 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Volkswagen Polo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Freestyle. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Freestyle | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Freestyle | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Crossover | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2982 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 281 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1795 kg | 1154 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 45 L |
