2009 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Elantra 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Volkswagen Polo (149 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
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 Volkswagen Polo (220 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Elantra. (186 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Elantra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Elantra | Polo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 208 km/hour | 216 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 8.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 45 L |
