2006 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2005 Fiat Croma
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Fiat Croma. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Fiat Croma would be higher. At 2,197 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Fiat Croma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Fiat Croma (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Croma 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, 2005 Fiat Croma (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2005 Fiat Croma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. 2005 Fiat Croma has automatic transmission and 2006 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2006 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Fiat Croma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Volkswagen Polo | 2005 Fiat Croma | |
Make | Volkswagen | Fiat |
Model | Polo | Croma |
Year Released | 2006 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 94.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 62 L |