Nissan Almera 2006 vs Opel Astra 2004
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 98 HP | 105 HP | |
Torque: | 136 NM | 150 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 7 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.5 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
800 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.20 m | 4.25 m | |
Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
Nissan Almera is smaller. Nissan Almera is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 1 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 380 litres | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
Opel Astra has more luggage space. Nissan Almera has 25 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`740 | |
Safety: | no data | ||
Quality: | above average | below average | |
Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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