2009 BMW M3 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 BMW M3 and 2009 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,999 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 BMW M3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 313 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (101 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M3 weights approximately 73 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 BMW M3 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 BMW M3. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Polo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2009 BMW M3 (401 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
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2009 BMW M3 | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | M3 | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3999 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 414 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75.2 mm | 95.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 188 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.1 seconds | 10.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1247 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 4200 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |