Nissan Almera 2002 vs Volvo S40 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds | |
|
Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 54 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 155 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
|
The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 980 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 900 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.47 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
|
Nissan Almera is smaller. Nissan Almera is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo S40, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | 404 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 883 litres | |
| Nissan Almera has 11 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`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 8.6/10 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Nissan Almera has
|
Volvo S40 has
| |