Nissan Primera 2002 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003

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Nissan Primera
2002 - 2004
Volkswagen Golf
2003 - 2006
Body: SedanHatchback
The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Nissan Primera is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.6 - 2.21.4 - 3.2

Performance

Power: 109 - 140 HP75 - 250 HP
Torque: 144 - 314 NM126 - 350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.6 - 13.6 seconds6.2 - 16.7 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.7 - 8.85.0 - 10.7
Nissan Primera petrol engines consumes on average 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Nissan Primera equipped with diesel engines consume 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!

Dimensions

Length: 4.57 m4.21 m
Width: 1.76 m1.76 m
Height: 1.48 m1.48 m
Nissan Primera is 37 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 450 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data1305 litres
Nissan Primera has more luggage capacity.
Nissan Primera has 100 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf.
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`878~ 1`861
Safety:
Quality:
average

high
Average price (€): 12001800
Pros and Cons: Nissan Primera has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher safety
  • fewer faults
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