Nissan Almera 1998 vs Volkswagen Golf 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 133 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 1 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 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 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Nissan Almera is smaller. Nissan Almera is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1184 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Almera has 10 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The Volkswagen Golf may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`630 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Almera, so Volkswagen Golf quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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