2005 Ford Ka vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Ka. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Ka would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Ford Ka is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Ka weights approximately 80 kg more than 2008 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 Ford Ka (135 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Ford Ka will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Ka | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Ka | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1390 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 75.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.5 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 173 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.1 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1136 kg | 1056 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3660 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |