2005 Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Fit would be higher. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2005 Honda Fit. (82 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 258 kg more than 2005 Honda Fit. 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, 2006 Volkswagen Polo (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Fit. (119 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Fit | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fit | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1339 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 119 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |
