Suzuki Wagon R+ 2000 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 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: | 76 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is a more dynamic driving. Suzuki Wagon R+ engine produces 24 HP less power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Nissan Primera. Due to the lower power, Suzuki Wagon R+ reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Suzuki Wagon R+ over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Suzuki Wagon R+ consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 41 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 500 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| 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: | 10 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Suzuki Baleno, Suzuki Jimny | Used also on Nissan Almera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Suzuki Wagon R+ might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.50 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.62 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.70 m | 1.41 m | |
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Suzuki Wagon R+ is smaller, but higher. Suzuki Wagon R+ is 102 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Suzuki Wagon R+ is 29 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 218 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | 1200 litres | |
| Suzuki Wagon R+ has 287 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Suzuki Wagon R+ (by 50 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Suzuki Wagon R+ is 1.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Suzuki Wagon R+ can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`355 | 1`670 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 600 | |
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