Nissan Primera 2002 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2005
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 14 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 40 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1260 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2005 2.0 engine | |||
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 | |
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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`900 | 1`990 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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