2006 Toyota Camry vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,360 cc, 2006 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Camry (154 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Camry | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Camry | Polo |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1894 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
