2012 Suzuki SX4 vs. 2012 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2012 Suzuki SX4 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 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Suzuki SX4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Suzuki SX4 (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Suzuki SX4 weights approximately 273 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.
Because 2012 Suzuki SX4 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki SX4 will offer significantly more control. 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 Suzuki SX4 (190 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 82 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Polo. (108 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Suzuki SX4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Polo.
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2012 Suzuki SX4 | 2012 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Suzuki | Volkswagen |
Model | SX4 | Polo |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2000 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 190 Nm | 108 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | CVT | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1067 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1755 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1605 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |