2009 BMW X5 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 BMW X5 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 2,979 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW X5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2009 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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 X5 (576 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (153 Nm @ 300 RPM). This means 2009 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
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2009 BMW X5 | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | X5 | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 265 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 45 L |