Nissan Almera 2002 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 23 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Nissan Almera and Volkswagen Golf are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Nissan Almera has 5 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 285 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Nissan Almera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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