2010 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2010 Chevrolet Equinox and 2010 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Equinox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (182 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (89 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox weights approximately 584 kg more than 2010 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, 2010 Chevrolet Equinox (233 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (230 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox has automatic transmission and 2010 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2010 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Chevrolet Equinox will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2010 Chevrolet Equinox | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Chevrolet | Volkswagen |
Model | Equinox | Polo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 6700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 233 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1157 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1842 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2858 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 3.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |