Hyundai Elantra 2000 vs Nissan Primera 2002
| 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 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 141 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.1 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 1 HP more power than Nissan Primera, but torque is 10 NM less than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Hyundai Elantra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 280'000 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 Hyundai Elantra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Serena, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`800 | 1`910 | |
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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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