2012 Hyundai Accent vs. 2011 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Hyundai Accent is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 1,600 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Accent is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Accent (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Accent should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 63 kg more than 2012 Hyundai Accent.
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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Accent. (167 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2011 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Accent | 2011 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Accent | Polo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1600 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1087 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4369 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1699 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 5.9 L/100km | 3.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.8 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
