Audi A4 1999 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 101 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is a more dynamic driving. Audi A4 engine produces 13 HP less power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Nissan Primera. Due to the lower power, Audi A4 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A4 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A4 could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1050 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 750 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 350'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Passat | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A4 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. | |||
| Audi A4 1999 1.6 engine: This is a long-lasting engine, and major issues typically arise only after significant mileage.
If there is a noticeable drop in power, the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator should be checked first. ... More about Audi A4 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Audi A4 is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 1 cm wider, while the height of Audi A4 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 440 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A4 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`750 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Nissan Primera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Audi A4 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Nissan Primera, so Nissan Primera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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