Nissan Cube 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Cube is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Cube engine produces 20 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf Plus, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Volkswagen Golf Plus. Thanks to more power Nissan Cube reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 4.7 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf Plus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Cube consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Cube could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1100 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf Plus gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Audi A3, Skoda Fabia, Skoda Roomster | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Cube might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf Plus engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Nissan Cube 2010 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Nissan Cube 2010 1.5 engine Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine: The 1.6 TDI turbo diesel engine is generally reliable, which is especially reassuring given its frequent use in commercial vehicles. Even under heavy use, it can exceed 500,000 km, provided that maintenance is performed regularly and ... More about Volkswagen Golf Plus 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.98 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.59 m | |
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Nissan Cube is smaller, but higher. Nissan Cube is 22 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf Plus, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Cube is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 260 litres | 395 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1563 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf Plus has more luggage space. Nissan Cube has 135 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf Plus. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Cube is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf Plus, which means Nissan Cube can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 5600 | 5800 | |
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