Nissan Almera 1998 vs Audi A2 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Audi A2 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 35 HP less power than Audi A2, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Audi A2. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Almera consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A2. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 300'000 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 Nissan Almera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Bora | |
| 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 Audi A2 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 | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.55 m | |
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Nissan Almera is larger, but lower. Nissan Almera is 31 cm longer than the Audi A2, 2 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Almera is 13 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 390 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1085 litres | |
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Audi A2 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Almera has 50 litres less trunk space than the Audi A2. 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: | 10.4 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.1 metres more than that of the Audi A2. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`630 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 80 percent more cases than Audi A2, so Audi A2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 2600 | |
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