Nissan Almera 2000 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera engine produces 42 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 97 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera is 3 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1184 litres | |
| Nissan Almera has 25 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 84 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 Volkswagen Golf, which means Nissan Almera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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