Nissan Almera Tino 2003 vs Volkswagen Touran 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 115 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12.9 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera Tino is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera Tino engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Touran, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Touran. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera Tino reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| Nissan Almera Tino consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Touran, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera Tino over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 950 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (5.9 inches) | 127 mm (5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Almera Tino 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 Nissan Almera Tino version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 470'000 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 Volkswagen Touran engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Primera, Nissan Sentra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Caddy, Seat Altea, Seat Toledo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera Tino might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Touran 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: | 4.26 m | 4.39 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.79 m | |
| Height: | 1.61 m | 1.65 m | |
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Nissan Almera Tino is smaller. Nissan Almera Tino is 13 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Touran, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera Tino is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | 667 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1950 litres | 1989 litres | |
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Volkswagen Touran has more luggage space. Nissan Almera Tino has 227 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Touran. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Touran (by 39 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera Tino is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Touran, which means Nissan Almera Tino can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`830 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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