Nissan Primera 2002 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 13 seconds | |
| Nissan Primera engine produces 14 HP more power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Volkswagen Jetta. Despite the higher power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.2 | |
| Nissan Primera consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.55 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Jetta, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 527 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1812 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Jetta has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Primera has 77 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Jetta. This could mean that the Nissan Primera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| 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`810 | 1`900 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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