Nissan Almera 2000 vs Opel Astra 1998
| 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 | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.1 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera engine produces 14 HP more power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Opel Astra. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 740 km with real consumption | 700 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: | 350'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | Used also on Opel Vectra | |
| 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 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 | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.3 metres more than that of the Opel Astra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`625 | |
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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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