2009 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2010 Tata Safari
To start off, 2010 Tata Safari is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 2,179 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 815 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.
Because 2010 Tata Safari 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, 2010 Tata Safari 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, 2010 Tata Safari (320 Nm @ 1700 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
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2009 Volkswagen Polo | 2010 Tata Safari | |
Make | Volkswagen | Tata |
Model | Polo | Safari |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2179 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 152 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 16.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1105 kg | 1920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 4660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1918 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1930 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2660 mm |