Nissan Almera 2002 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 116 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
| Nissan Almera engine produces 9 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Opel Astra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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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 |
1020 litres | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Nissan Almera has 25 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 310 litres). | |||
| 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`735 | 1`760 | |
| 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 20 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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