2007 Kia K2700 vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Kia K2700 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 2,665 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Volkswagen Polo (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2007 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia K2700 weights approximately 335 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2007 Kia K2700 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Kia K2700. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Volkswagen Polo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia K2700. (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2007 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia K2700 | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Kia | Volkswagen |
| Model | K2700 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Engine Size | 2665 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.1:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 34.8 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 1195 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
