Volkswagen Polo Sedan (1996 – 1998) vs Nissan Almera / Pulsar Sedan (1995 – 2000): specs compared
Both offer around 100 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 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 970 kg against 1,020 kg. At 4,321 mm, the Nissan Almera / Pulsar Sedan is 181 mm longer than the Volkswagen Polo Sedan.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Polo Sedan
1996 – 1998
|
Nissan
Almera / Pulsar Sedan
1995 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Japan |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1998 | 1995 – 2000 |
| Body style | Sedan | Sedan |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 60 – 101 hp | 75 – 99 hp |
| Torque | 116 – 202 Nm | 116 – 136 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.9 – 16.9 s | 11.0 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 157 – 188 km/h | 156 – 180 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 4.9 – 7.8 L/100 km | 5.9 – 7.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,321 mm |
| Width | 1,641 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,441 mm | 2,540 mm |
| Curb weight | 970 – 1,035 kg | 1,020 – 1,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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