BMW 1 series 2004 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 163 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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BMW 1 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 1 series engine produces 81 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 155 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power BMW 1 series reaches 100 km/h speed 6.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 1 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 1 series could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 1 series consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Nissan Almera) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 1 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on BMW 3 sērija | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| 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 BMW 1 series 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: | 4.23 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.45 m | |
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BMW 1 series is larger, but slightly lower. BMW 1 series is 3 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 4 cm wider, while the height of BMW 1 series is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1150 litres | 1020 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 1 series has 25 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Almera. This could mean that the BMW 1 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 1 series (by 130 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 1 series is 0.6 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera, which means BMW 1 series can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`840 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 1 series has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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