Nissan Almera 2002 vs Volvo S40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 33 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 80 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Almera consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S40 2002 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Volvo S40 2002 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera is 4 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 853 litres | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage space. Nissan Almera has 78 litres less trunk space than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volvo S40, which means Nissan Almera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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