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: | Manual | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 152 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 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 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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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 (kg): | 1`600 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 200 | |
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