2012 BMW 116 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2012 BMW 116 and 2012 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,995 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 BMW 116 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Volkswagen Polo (178 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2012 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2012 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 BMW 116 weights approximately 101 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2012 BMW 116 is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 BMW 116. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Volkswagen Polo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 BMW 116 (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2012 BMW 116 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2012 BMW 116 | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | BMW | Volkswagen |
Model | 116 | Polo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.2 seconds | 6.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1370 kg | 1269 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4239 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1748 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1421 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 4 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 5.4 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.5 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |