2009 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2009 Kia Forte
To start off, both 2009 Volkswagen Polo and 2009 Kia Forte were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Kia Forte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Kia Forte (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (104 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Kia Forte should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 19 kg more than 2009 Kia Forte.
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 Kia Forte (195 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (153 Nm @ 300 RPM). This means 2009 Kia Forte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. 2009 Volkswagen Polo has automatic transmission and 2009 Kia Forte has manual transmission. 2009 Kia Forte will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Volkswagen Polo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Polo | 2009 Kia Forte | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Kia |
| Model | Polo | Forte |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 156 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 300 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1247 kg | 1228 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4529 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1775 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1461 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2649 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 52 L |
