2005 Scion xA vs. 2005 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2005 Scion xA 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 1,495 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Scion xA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Scion xA (106 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (54 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Scion xA should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Scion xA weights approximately 86 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 Scion xA (142 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Polo. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Scion xA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Scion xA | 2005 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Scion | Volkswagen |
| Model | xA | Polo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 106 HP | 54 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 108 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 86.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
