2000 Lada Niva vs. 2003 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2003 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,983 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Volkswagen Polo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Volkswagen Polo (128 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Lada Niva. (79 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada Niva. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada Niva weights approximately 55 kg more than 2003 Volkswagen Polo.
Because 2000 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada Niva will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Volkswagen Polo (310 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada Niva. (133 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2003 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada Niva | 2003 Volkswagen Polo | |
| Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
| Model | Niva | Polo |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1155 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 45 L |
