Peugeot 306 1999 vs Nissan Almera 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is a more dynamic driving. Peugeot 306 engine produces 20 HP less power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 25 NM less than Nissan Almera. Due to the lower power, Peugeot 306 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 306 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Peugeot 306 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that by driving the Peugeot 306 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Peugeot 306 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1150 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 306 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 120 mm (4.7 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Almera 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 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 307, Citroen Xsara, Peugeot 206, Citroen C5 | Used also on Nissan Almera Tino | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 306 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Peugeot 306 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: | 4.27 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.44 m | |
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Peugeot 306 is smaller. Peugeot 306 is 15 cm shorter than the Nissan Almera, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Peugeot 306 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 463 litres | 393 litres | |
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Peugeot 306 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Peugeot 306 has 70 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera. The Nissan Almera may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Peugeot 306 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera, which means Peugeot 306 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`635 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 306 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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