Nissan Almera 1998 vs Opel Astra 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 26 HP less power than Opel Astra, whereas torque is 98 NM less than Opel Astra. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 4.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.1 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 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Opel Astra. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 910 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1130 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 440'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Signum | |
| 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: | 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`630 | no data | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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