Nissan Almera 2012 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 50 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 105 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 5.9 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Almera consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Nissan Almera 2012 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Nissan Almera 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.44 m | |
| Nissan Almera is 29 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 324 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
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Nissan Almera has more luggage capacity. Nissan Almera has 176 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.6 metres more than that of the Volvo V40, which means Nissan Almera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`650 kg | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 400 | |
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