2007 BMW 645 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 BMW 645 and 2007 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 BMW 645 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 BMW 645 (328 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 645 should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 645 weights approximately 601 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 BMW 645 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 BMW 645. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 BMW 645 (450 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 645 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 645 | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
| Model | 645 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4398 cc | 1388 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 328 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 245 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.6 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |
