Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 vs Nissan Primera 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Lacetti engine produces 7 HP less power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Nissan Primera. Despite less power, Chevrolet Lacetti reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Lacetti is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Lacetti over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Lacetti consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 840 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Aveo, Chevrolet Cruze, Chevrolet Nubira | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Chevrolet Lacetti might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Chevrolet Lacetti 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. | |||
| Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine: Durable, easy to repair, long-lasting engine, not very demanding on fuel quality.
Engine often leaks oil, which tends to cause other problems. The EGR valve can also cause problems, and many users choose to ... More about Chevrolet Lacetti 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Lacetti is 6 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Chevrolet Lacetti is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 405 litres | 450 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage space. Chevrolet Lacetti has 45 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`665 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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