2008 Ford Fiesta vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Ford Fiesta and 2008 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 2 kg more than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
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, 2008 Volkswagen Polo (130 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Fiesta. (128 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Ford Fiesta | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Fiesta | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1387 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 85 HP |
Torque | 128 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 173 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 13.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1112 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |