2009 Peugeot 407 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2009 Peugeot 407 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Peugeot 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Peugeot 407 (208 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Peugeot 407 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Peugeot 407 weights approximately 115 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.
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 Peugeot 407 (290 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (123 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2009 Peugeot 407 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Peugeot 407 | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Peugeot | Volkswagen |
| Model | 407 | Polo |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 176 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1204 kg | 1089 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1870 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |
