2007 Fiat Idea vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Idea 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 1,597 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Idea. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Idea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Fiat Idea weights approximately 12 kg more 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 Fiat Idea (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Fiat Idea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Idea | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Idea | Polo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1597 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 159 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 15.4 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1138 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3940 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1670 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 45 L |