Nissan Almera 1998 vs Opel Astra 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 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: | 87 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 116 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
| Nissan Almera engine produces 3 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| 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: | 4.14 m | 4.11 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera is 3 cm longer than the Opel Astra, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 370 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Almera has 30 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 1.2 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`545 | 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 (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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