2008 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, both 2008 Volkswagen Polo and 2008 Volkswagen Multivan were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Volkswagen Multivan is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Volkswagen Multivan weights approximately 1128 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 Volkswagen Multivan (171 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Polo. (127 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Volkswagen Polo | 2008 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Volkswagen |
| Model | Polo | Multivan |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 1984 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 113 HP |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 171 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.6 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 17.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 80 L |
