2007 Ford Focus vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Ford Focus 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Ford Focus. (89 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Focus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 174 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 Ford Focus (216 Nm @ 1850 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 184 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.9 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 1137 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1540 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.7 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
