Nissan Almera 2002 vs Honda Civic 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 42 HP less power than Honda Civic, whereas torque is 39 NM less than Honda Civic. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Almera consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 390'000 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 Honda Civic engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Honda FR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Honda Civic 2005 1.8 engine: The engine is demanding on the quality of petrol and oil used. Use of poor quality fuel can lead to repairs of the lambda sensor and catalytic converter. The chain tensioner and the engine cushions have a ... More about Honda Civic 2005 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Nissan Almera is smaller. Nissan Almera is 5 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 1350 litres | |
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Honda Civic has more luggage space. Nissan Almera has 100 litres less trunk space than the Honda Civic. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Honda Civic (by 330 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.6 metres less than that of the Honda Civic, which means Nissan Almera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`710 | 1`750 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Honda Civic has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Honda Civic, so Honda Civic quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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