2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2006 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2006 GMC Envoy 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 4,163 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (291 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 GMC Envoy weights approximately 1273 kg more than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy will offer significantly more control. 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 GMC Envoy (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 GMC Envoy | 2006 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | GMC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Envoy | Polo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1422 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 291 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 376 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2435 kg | 1162 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.1 L/100km | 4.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 45 L |
