Nissan Almera 1995 vs Audi A2 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 99 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 11 HP less power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 19 NM less than Audi A2. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Audi A2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 300'000 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 Nissan Almera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Primera | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A2 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 A2 2004 1.6 engine: The intake system in this engine is highly complex, with numerous sensors prone to malfunctions. The only effective solution is to replace them when issues arise.
This engine is also highly sensitive to ... More about Audi A2 2004 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.55 m | |
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Nissan Almera is larger, but lower. Nissan Almera is 31 cm longer than the Audi A2, 2 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Almera is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1085 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Almera has 50 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. This could mean that the Nissan Almera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.3 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2600 | |
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