2008 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2008 Renault Symbol
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Polo and 2008 Renault Symbol were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Renault Symbol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Renault Symbol (104 HP) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (99 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Renault Symbol should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 105 kg more than 2008 Renault Symbol.
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 Renault Symbol (148 Nm) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (126 Nm). This means 2008 Renault Symbol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Polo | 2008 Renault Symbol | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Renault |
| Model | Polo | Symbol |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 99 HP | 104 HP |
| Torque | 126 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 188 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3900 mm | 4261 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1639 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1439 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2473 mm |
