2006 Fiat Grande Punto vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 Fiat Grande Punto and 2006 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,388 cc (3 cylinders), 2006 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Fiat Grande Punto (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Grande Punto should accelerate faster than 2006 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, 2006 Fiat Grande Punto (201 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Fiat Grande Punto will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Fiat Grande Punto | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grande Punto | Polo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 201 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 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 | 4040 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
