Sylphy vs Polo

Nissan · Volkswagen

1/4 Mile winner

Polo

Beats the Sylphy by 0.07s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Polo beats the Sylphy by a hair, finishing 0.07 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Polo thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

137 hp

140 hp

0–100 km/h

9.6s

9.5s

Top speed

190 km/h

Engine

1.8L Inline-4

1.0L Turbo I3 / 1.6L Diesel

Fuel

Petrol

Torque

174 Nm

175 Nm

Price

$18,000

Simulated race times

Distance

Sylphy

Polo

100 m

7.671s

7.634s

1/8 mile

11.342s

11.291s

1/4 mile

17.059s

16.989s

1 km

30.609s

30.507s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Polo is $18,000 vs $18,000 for the Sylphy — a $0 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Sylphy or the Polo?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Polo is faster, beating the Sylphy by 0.07 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Sylphy vs the Polo?

The Sylphy hits 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds, while the Polo does it in 9.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Sylphy produces 137 hp; the Polo produces 140 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Sylphy tops out at 190 km/h, and the Polo reaches 190 km/h.

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