2007 Fiat Panda vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Fiat Panda 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 1,422 cc (3 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2007 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 349 kg more than 2007 Fiat Panda. 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, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Fiat Panda. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Fiat Panda | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Panda | Polo |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 79.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.7 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14 seconds | 12.8 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 | 860 kg | 1209 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.6 L/100km | 4.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 45 L |