2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser vs. 2011 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 718 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 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser | 2011 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | FJ Cruiser | Polo |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4000 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 260 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 367 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1850 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4671 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1905 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1811 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 3.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 4.8 L/100km |
