2007 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (79 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover weights approximately 991 kg more than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 313 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Polo. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Volkswagen Polo | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Polo | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1422 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 195 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.8 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1209 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2922 mm |
