Nissan Almera / Pulsar 5 Doors (1995 – 2000) vs Volkswagen Polo Sedan (1996 – 1998): specs compared

Both offer around 99 hp at most. The Volkswagen Polo Sedan has the higher top speed: 188 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 4.9 L/100 km against 6.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 970 kg against 1,060 kg.

Specification Nissan Almera / Pulsar 5 Doors Nissan Almera / Pulsar 5 Doors 1995 – 2000 Volkswagen Polo Sedan Volkswagen Polo Sedan 1996 – 1998
Overview
Origin Japan Germany
Documented years 1995 – 2000 1996 – 1998
Body style 5 Doors · Hatchback Sedan
Variants 4 5
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol, Diesel
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Automatic · Manual Manual
Performance
Power 75 – 99 hp 60 – 101 hp
Torque 116 – 136 Nm 116 – 202 Nm
0–100 km/h 11.0 – 16.8 s 10.9 – 16.9 s
Top speed 156 – 180 km/h 157 – 188 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.1 – 7.5 L/100 km 4.9 – 7.8 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,140 mm 4,140 mm
Width 1,689 mm 1,641 mm
Height 1,420 mm 1,410 mm
Wheelbase 2,540 mm 2,441 mm
Curb weight 1,060 – 1,130 kg 970 – 1,035 kg

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