Nissan Almera 2000 vs Ford Focus 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 175 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 15 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera engine produces 35 HP more power than Ford Focus, whereas torque is 55 NM more than Ford Focus. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Ford Focus is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Focus. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Almera Tino | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera 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 | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera is 1 cm longer than the Ford Focus, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Almera is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1210 litres | |
| Nissan Almera has 5 litres more trunk space than the Ford Focus. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford Focus (by 110 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 Ford Focus, which means Nissan Almera can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`685 | |
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| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Focus has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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