2007 Mitsubishi Grandis vs. 2007 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 1,966 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis 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 Mitsubishi Grandis (310 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mitsubishi Grandis | 2007 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Mitsubishi | Volkswagen |
| Model | Grandis | Polo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1966 cc | 1895 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 19.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
