2005 Nissan Almera vs. 2005 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2005 Nissan Almera and 2005 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,497 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Almera (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Almera should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 73 kg more than 2005 Nissan Almera.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Nissan Almera (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Volkswagen Golf. (126 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Volkswagen Golf.
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2005 Nissan Almera | 2005 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Almera | Golf |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 97 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73.6 mm | 76.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 75.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 164 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.1 seconds | 14.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1245 kg | 1318 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 6.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |