Nissan Almera 2002 vs Volvo C30 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.9 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 55 NM less than Volvo C30. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo C30. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 960 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo C30 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: | 4.20 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 |
1020 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Almera has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Almera has 104 litres more trunk space than the Volvo C30. 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 (kg): | 1`735 | 1`780 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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