2012 Fiat Bravo vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2012 Fiat Bravo 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 1,598 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Fiat Bravo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Fiat Bravo (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (84 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Fiat Bravo should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 365 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Fiat Bravo (290 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2012 Fiat Bravo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Fiat Bravo | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Fiat | Volkswagen |
Model | Bravo | Polo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 290 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1070 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 4.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |