2011 Opel Combo vs. 2011 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, both 2011 Opel Combo and 2011 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,364 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Opel Combo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Opel Combo (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (69 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Opel Combo should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Polo.

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, 2011 Opel Combo (126 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Opel Combo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Polo.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Opel Combo 2011 Volkswagen Polo
Make Opel Volkswagen
Model Combo Polo
Year Released 2011 2011
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1364 cc 1200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 3 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 89 HP 69 HP
Engine RPM 5600 RPM 5400 RPM
Torque 126 Nm 112 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3000 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Top Speed 164 km/hour 165 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 14 seconds 14.1 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 3 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Length 4330 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1810 mm 1682 mm
Vehicle Height 1690 mm 1462 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.3 L/100km 5.5 L/100km


 

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