Nissan Almera 2002 vs Nissan X-Trail 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Nissan Almera) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Nissan X-Trail) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 82 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Nissan X-Trail is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 58 HP less power than Nissan X-Trail, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Nissan X-Trail. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 4.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 10.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 4.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 645 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 4.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 810 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Serena, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.68 m | |
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Nissan Almera is smaller. Nissan Almera is 7 cm shorter than the Nissan X-Trail, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 24 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | 410 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1841 litres | |
| Nissan Almera has 17 litres less trunk space than the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan X-Trail. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan X-Trail has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 7.0/10 | |
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