Nissan Almera 2000 vs Audi A3 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 114 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Nissan Almera engine produces 12 HP more power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Audi A3. Despite the higher power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Audi A3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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 Audi A3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| 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 Audi A3 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 | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera is 3 cm longer than the Audi A3, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1110 litres | |
| Nissan Almera has 5 litres more trunk space than the Audi A3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Audi A3 (by 10 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.5 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Nissan Almera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Almera, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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