Nissan Almera 2002 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Volvo C30 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 27 HP less power than Volvo C30, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Volvo C30. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 670 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 460'000 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 Volvo C30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo S40 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.45 m | |
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Nissan Almera is smaller. Nissan Almera is 5 cm shorter than the Volvo C30, 7 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 251 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1020 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Almera has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, The Volvo C30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volvo C30. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`710 kg | 1`700 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`110 kg | 1`279 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 600 kg | 421 kg | |
| Nissan Almera load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 30 procentiem more than Volvo C30. Therefore, Nissan Almera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Volvo C30 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Volvo C30, so Volvo C30 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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