2011 Volkswagen Passat vs. 2011 Volkswagen Polo

To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Passat 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volkswagen Passat (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 159 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.

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 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (175 Nm @ 1550 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. 2011 Volkswagen Passat has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Polo has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Polo will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Volkswagen Passat will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2011 Volkswagen Passat 2011 Volkswagen Polo
Make Volkswagen Volkswagen
Model Passat Polo
Year Released 2011 2011
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1968 cc 1200 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 138 HP 104 HP
Engine RPM 4000 RPM 5000 RPM
Torque 320 Nm 175 Nm
Torque RPM 1750 RPM 1550 RPM
Fuel Type Diesel Gasoline
Top Speed 204 km/hour 190 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 9.8 seconds 9.7 seconds
Drive Type Front Front
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1247 kg 1088 kg
Vehicle Length 4770 mm 3970 mm
Vehicle Width 1830 mm 1682 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1462 mm
Wheelbase Size 2720 mm 2470 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 6.6 L/100km 5.3 L/100km


 

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