2008 Honda FR-V vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Honda FR-V 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 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda FR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda FR-V weights approximately 287 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda FR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (125 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2008 Honda FR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda FR-V | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Honda | Volkswagen |
Model | FR-V | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1895 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 63 HP |
Torque | 192 Nm | 125 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 160 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 17 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1447 kg | 1160 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 45 L |