2006 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2006 Rover 75
To start off, both 2006 Volkswagen Polo and 2006 Rover 75 were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,497 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Rover 75 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Rover 75 (175 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Rover 75 should accelerate faster than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Rover 75 weights approximately 374 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.
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 Rover 75 (240 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2006 Rover 75 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Polo. 2006 Rover 75 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. 2006 Rover 75 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Volkswagen Polo | 2006 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Rover |
| Model | Polo | 75 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 140 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 184 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1162 kg | 1536 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 65 L |
