Nissan Primera Break (1998 – 1999) vs Volkswagen Golf Variant (1999 – 2006): specs compared
Both offer around 131 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf Variant has the higher top speed: 205 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.0 L/100 km against 6.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,141 kg against 1,245 kg. At 4,519 mm, the Nissan Primera Break is 120 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf Variant.
| Specification |
Nissan
Primera Break
1998 – 1999
|
Volkswagen
Golf Variant
1999 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1998 – 1999 | 1999 – 2006 |
| Body style | Estate / wagon | Variant · Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 3 | 11 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 131 hp | 68 – 131 hp |
| Torque | 136 – 177 Nm | 128 – 310 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.5 – 14.6 s | 10.5 – 18.5 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 200 km/h | 160 – 205 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.7 – 8.0 L/100 km | 5.0 – 8.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,519 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,601 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,245 – 1,335 kg | 1,141 – 1,309 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.