Nissan Almera 2000 vs Volkswagen Bora 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | 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: | 90 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Bora is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 11 HP less power than Volkswagen Bora, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Volkswagen Bora. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Bora. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 480'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Bora engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Bora might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Bora engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.45 m | |
| Nissan Almera is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Bora, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 785 litres | |
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Volkswagen Bora has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Almera has 62 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Bora. This could mean that the Nissan Almera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.6 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Bora, which means Nissan Almera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`720 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
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