Nissan Almera 2002 vs Honda Civic 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 238 NM | 154 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera engine produces 19 HP less power than Honda Civic, but torque is 84 NM more than Honda Civic. Despite less power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Honda Civic. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 780 km on highway | ||
| 1030 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda FR-V, Honda Stream | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Honda Civic might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.46 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera is 2 cm shorter than the Honda Civic, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Honda Civic has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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