2009 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover
To start off, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is newer by 4 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 2,013 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (370 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 287 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (83 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 107 kg more than 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover.
Because 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover 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, 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover (508 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 386 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (122 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Volkswagen Polo | 2013 Land Rover ALL-NEW Range Rover | |
| Make | Volkswagen | Land Rover |
| Model | Polo | ALL-NEW Range Rover |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1390 cc | 2013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 122 Nm | 508 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75.6 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 176 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.7 seconds | 6.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2307 kg | 2200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 2220 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1835 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2922 mm |
