Volkswagen Beetle 2005 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 4 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 12 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Almera can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Nissan Almera version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.13 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Volkswagen Beetle is 7 cm shorter than the Nissan Almera, 1 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 214 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
769 litres | 1020 litres | |
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Nissan Almera has more luggage space. Volkswagen Beetle has 141 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Almera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Almera (by 251 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 0.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Beetle, so Nissan Almera quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 3200 | 1000 | |
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