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 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Focus weights approximately 197 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.
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, both vehicles can yield 240 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Focus | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Focus | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 240 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 95.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.8 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
