Volkswagen Jetta 2006 vs Nissan Primera 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Jetta engine produces 7 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Jetta reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Jetta consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Jetta over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Jetta consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | Used only for this car | |
| 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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: | 4.55 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Jetta is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Jetta is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 527 litres | 450 litres | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Jetta has 77 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Primera. The Nissan Primera may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Jetta is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera. | |||
| 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`870 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1400 | |
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