2005 Lada Niva vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Polo is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lada Niva. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lada Niva would be higher. At 1,690 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lada Niva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (84 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2005 Lada Niva. (81 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Polo should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Niva.
Because 2005 Lada Niva is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2010 Volkswagen Polo (132 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Niva. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Polo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Niva.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lada Niva | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Lada | Volkswagen |
Model | Niva | Polo |
Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
Body Type | SUV | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1690 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 128 Nm | 132 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 177 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.4 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |