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Polo Bluemotion vs Pulsar

Volkswagen · Nissan

1/4 Mile winner
Polo Bluemotion
Beats the Pulsar by 0.13s
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The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Polo Bluemotion beats the Pulsar comfortably, finishing 0.13 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Polo Bluemotion thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power
85 hp
115 hp
0–100 km/h
10.5s
10.7s
Top speed
190 km/h
190 km/h
Engine
1.2L Diesel I3
1.2L Turbocharged Inline-4
Fuel
Diesel
Petrol
Torque
250 Nm
190 Nm
Price
$22,000
$19,000

Simulated race times

Distance
Polo Bluemotion
Pulsar
100 m
7.987s
8.056s
1/8 mile
11.787s
11.883s
1/4 mile
17.674s
17.807s
1 km
31.507s
31.702s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Pulsar is $19,000 vs $22,000 for the Polo Bluemotion — a $3,000 gap. Power: Pulsar makes 30 hp more (85 vs 115). 0–100 km/h: Polo Bluemotion is 0.20s quicker (10.5s vs 10.7s).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Polo Bluemotion or the Pulsar?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Polo Bluemotion is faster, beating the Pulsar by 0.13 seconds.

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

The Polo Bluemotion hits 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds, while the Pulsar does it in 10.7 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Polo Bluemotion produces 85 hp; the Pulsar produces 115 hp.

What are the top speeds?

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

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