2007 Ford Galaxy vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, both 2007 Ford Galaxy 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (114 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 530 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 Galaxy (240 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Galaxy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.

Compare all specifications:

2007 Ford Galaxy 2007 Volkswagen Polo
Make Ford Volkswagen
Model Galaxy Polo
Year Released 2007 2007
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1894 cc 1984 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 89 HP 114 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5200 RPM
Torque 240 Nm 171 Nm
Torque RPM 1900 RPM 2400 RPM
Engine Bore Size 79.5 mm 82.5 mm
Engine Stroke Size 95.5 mm 92.8 mm
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 164 km/hour 193 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 17.2 seconds 9.8 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Vehicle Weight 1739 kg 1209 kg
Vehicle Length 4650 mm 4200 mm
Vehicle Width 1820 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1800 mm 1470 mm
Wheelbase Size 2840 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.7 L/100km 7.6 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 45 L


 

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