Nissan Almera 2012 vs Volkswagen Golf 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Nissan Almera and Volkswagen Golf have the same engine power, but Nissan Almera torque is 3 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 141 mm (5.6 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Almera can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Nissan Almera version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 25 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Renault Megane, Dacia Duster, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Touran, Audi A3 | |
| 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 Volkswagen Golf 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: | 4.66 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.50 m | |
| Nissan Almera is 12 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 9 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 505 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1495 litres | |
| Nissan Almera has 5 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.5 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Golf, 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 (kg): | 1`600 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 4200 | |
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