2010 Tata Safari vs. 2011 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Tata Safari. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Tata Safari would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Tata Safari is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Tata Safari (135 HP @ 5530 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (84 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Tata Safari should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tata Safari weights approximately 850 kg more than 2011 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 2011 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 (181 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2010 Tata Safari will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Polo.
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2010 Tata Safari | 2011 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Tata | Volkswagen |
Model | Safari | Polo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5530 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1920 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1918 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |