Nissan Note 2012 vs Volkswagen Polo 2018
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Nissan Note) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Volkswagen Polo) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Polo is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Note engine produces 60 HP less power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Volkswagen Polo. Due to the lower power, Nissan Note reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 5.1 | |
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The Nissan Note is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Note consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that by driving the Nissan Note over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Nissan Note 2012 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 Note 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.05 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.46 m | |
| Nissan Note is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Note is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 351 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1495 litres | 1125 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Note has 26 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Polo. This could mean that the Nissan Note uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 370 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Note is 0.1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Polo has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Note has serious deffects in 110 percent more cases than Volkswagen Polo, so Volkswagen Polo quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 8400 | |
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