Hyundai Elantra 2001 vs Nissan Primera 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 8 HP less power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Nissan Primera. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| 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 Hyundai Elantra 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: | 4.50 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Hyundai Elantra is smaller. Hyundai Elantra is 7 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage space. Hyundai Elantra has 35 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.9 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`940 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Nissan Primera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Nissan Primera, so Nissan Primera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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