2008 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Elantra 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 1,973 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Elantra (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster 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 Hyundai Elantra (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Elantra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Elantra | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Elantra | Polo |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 126 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 45 L |
