Citroen Xsara 1997 vs Nissan Almera 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 112 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Citroen Xsara is more dynamic to drive. Citroen Xsara engine produces 13 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Citroen Xsara reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Citroen Xsara consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Citroen Xsara could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Citroen Xsara consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 54 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 660 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Peugeot 306, Citroen Xantia | Used also on Nissan Primera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Citroen Xsara 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: | 4.17 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Citroen Xsara is 3 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 1 cm wider, while the height of Citroen Xsara is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 340 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`100 | 1`595 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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