2008 Mazda 6 vs. 2008 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2008 Mazda 6 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 2,260 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Mazda 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mazda 6 weights approximately 219 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 Mazda 6 (207 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (195 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2008 Mazda 6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. 2008 Mazda 6 has automatic transmission and 2008 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2008 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Mazda 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Mazda 6 | 2008 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
Model | 6 | Polo |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2260 cc | 1422 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 207 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 95.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 19.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.9 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1384 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.5 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |