Nissan Almera 2002 vs Opel Astra 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row 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: | 110 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 238 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 40 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 82 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Almera consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Signum | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Opel Astra 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 | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Nissan Almera is smaller. Nissan Almera is 5 cm shorter than the Opel Astra, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1330 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Nissan Almera has 25 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.1 metres less than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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