Nissan Primera 2002 vs Peugeot 307 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 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: | 109 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 147 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Peugeot 307 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 1 HP less power than Peugeot 307, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Peugeot 307. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Citroen Xsara, Citroen C3, Peugeot 206, Peugeot 207 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Peugeot 307 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Peugeot 307 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. | |||
| Peugeot 307 2005 1.6 engine: Relatively reliable engine, the main problems tend to be with the engine control electronics. The engine is demanding on fuel quality and fuel consumption is relatively high. It is highly recommended to ... More about Peugeot 307 2005 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.54 m | |
| Nissan Primera is 14 cm longer than the Peugeot 307, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Primera is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 520 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1812 litres | 2211 litres | |
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Peugeot 307 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Primera has 70 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 307. This could mean that the Nissan Primera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Peugeot 307 (by 399 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`790 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Peugeot 307 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Primera, so Peugeot 307 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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