2007 Lancia Thesis vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Lancia Thesis 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 2,397 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lancia Thesis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lancia Thesis (185 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lancia Thesis should accelerate faster 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 Lancia Thesis (447 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Lancia Thesis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. 2007 Lancia Thesis has automatic transmission and 2007 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2007 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Lancia Thesis will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lancia Thesis | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Lancia | Volkswagen |
| Model | Thesis | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2397 cc | 1894 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3750 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |
