Nissan Almera 2000 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Nissan Almera and Opel Astra have the same engine power, but Nissan Almera torque is 3 NM more than Opel Astra. Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 690 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 165 mm (6.5 inches) | 130 mm (5.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Almera can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Nissan Almera version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Opel Corsa | |
| 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 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: | 4.18 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera is 7 cm longer than the Opel Astra, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Almera is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1180 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Almera has 15 litres less trunk space than the Opel Astra. This could mean that the Nissan Almera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 80 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.4 metres less than that of the Opel Astra, which means Nissan Almera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`610 | |
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| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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