2009 Chevrolet Nubira vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Nubira 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. Both 2009 Chevrolet Nubira and 2009 Volkswagen Polo are equipped with a 1,598 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira (108 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 994 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Nubira.
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, 2009 Chevrolet Nubira (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (140 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Nubira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
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2009 Chevrolet Nubira | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Nubira | Polo |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 150 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1313 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 45 L |