Nissan Almera N16 or Volkswagen Golf IV?

2000–2006 vs 1997–2003 · Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: Almera N16 4,436 mm, Golf IV 4,397 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: Almera N16 4.9 l/100 km, Golf IV 5 l/100 km.
Power: Almera N16 60–100 kW, Golf IV 55–110 kW.
Standard equipment: Almera N16 17 items (Visia), Golf IV 15 items (Basis).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Nissan Almera N162000–2006 · 12 engines · Visia, Acenta, Tekna, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003 · 11 engines · Basis, Comfortline, Highline, TrendlineSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Nissan Almera N162000–2006no listings	Volkswagen Golf IV1997–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,180 mm–4,436 mm	Length4,149 mm–4,397 mm
Width	Width1,706 mm–1,710 mm	Width1,735 mm
Height	Height1,448 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,439 mm–1,477 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,535 mm	Wheelbase2,511 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume355 l–460 l	Trunk volume330 l–460 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,105 kg–1,350 kg	Curb weight1,064 kg–1,315 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–60 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2000–2006	Production years1997–2003
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines11
Power	Power60–100 kW (82–136 hp)	Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–2.2	Displacement (l)1.4–2.3
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.5 dCi 82	Lowest consumption5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 110
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.2 s · 2.2 dCi 136	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 1.8 T
Top speed	Top speed200 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsVisia · Basis
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · Visia	Items in the base trim15 · Basis
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim34 · Tekna	Items in the top trim29 · Highline
Equipment · Comfort3 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Nissan Almera N16 or Volkswagen Golf IV?

Length: Nissan Almera N16 4,436 mm, Volkswagen Golf IV 4,397 mm (a 39 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,535 vs 2,511 mm. Boot: 460 vs 460 l.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Almera N16 or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The most frugal Nissan Almera N16 uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.5 dCi 82); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf IV 5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 110).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Almera N16 or Volkswagen Golf IV?

The strongest Nissan Almera N16 makes 100 kW (136 hp) (2.2 dCi 136); the strongest Volkswagen Golf IV 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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