Nissan Almera 2000 vs Citroen Xsara 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| 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 | 68 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 120 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 17.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera engine produces 42 HP more power than Citroen Xsara, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Citroen Xsara. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 4.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.4 | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Almera consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xsara, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 54 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 700'000 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 Citroen Xsara engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 23 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Citroen Berlingo, Citroen Xantia, Rover 400 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Citroen Xsara might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.17 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.40 m | |
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Nissan Almera is larger. Nissan Almera is 1 cm longer than the Citroen Xsara, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Almera is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`100 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Citroen Xsara has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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