2008 Ford Ikon vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Ford Ikon 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. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 44 kg more than 2008 Ford Ikon.
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 (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ford Ikon. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ford Ikon.
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2008 Ford Ikon | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Ikon | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 122 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 171 km/hour | 171 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1089 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 1050 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.9 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 45 L |