2008 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2008 SsangYong Actyon
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Polo and 2008 SsangYong Actyon were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 SsangYong Actyon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 SsangYong Actyon (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 SsangYong Actyon should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 SsangYong Actyon weights approximately 683 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 SsangYong Actyon (214 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2008 SsangYong Actyon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Polo | 2008 SsangYong Actyon | |
| Make | Volkswagen | SsangYong |
| Model | Polo | Actyon |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 214 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1089 kg | 1772 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 75 L |
