2011 Volkswagen Polo vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, both 2011 Volkswagen Polo and 2011 Honda Fit were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Fit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Honda Fit (117 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Fit weights approximately 2 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 Polo (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit. 2011 Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Volkswagen Polo | 2011 Honda Fit | |
Make | Volkswagen | Honda |
Model | Polo | Fit |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1200 cc | 1500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 144 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4105 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1682 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1462 mm | 1524 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2499 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 3.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 4.2 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |