2010 Nissan Patrol vs. 2010 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, both 2010 Nissan Patrol and 2010 Volkswagen Polo were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Nissan Patrol (400 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (178 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1516 kg more than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Nissan Patrol is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Patrol 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 Nissan Patrol (559 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Volkswagen Polo. (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
2010 Nissan Patrol | 2010 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Nissan | Volkswagen |
Model | Patrol | Polo |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5600 cc | 1200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 559 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | AWD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2785 kg | 1269 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1995 mm | 1682 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1462 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3075 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 4.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |