2008 Hyundai Getz vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Getz 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 1,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Getz is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Getz (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Getz should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Getz weights approximately 73 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Getz (236 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Getz will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
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2008 Hyundai Getz | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Getz | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 181 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.1 seconds | 13.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1200 kg | 1127 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3830 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.6 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |