2012 Toyota Tacoma vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Volkswagen Polo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Volkswagen Polo would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tacoma (237 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (69 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 617 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tacoma 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 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (112 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Toyota Tacoma | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Toyota | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tacoma | Polo |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3956 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 361 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1684 kg | 1067 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5290 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1682 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3250 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 4.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
