2007 Ford Fusion vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Ford Fusion 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 1,781 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Ford Fusion. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Fusion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 13 kg more than 2007 Ford Fusion. 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 (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Fusion. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Fusion.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Ford Fusion | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
| Model | Fusion | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1594 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.4 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 178 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 1164 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4020 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |
