Nissan Primera 2003 vs Peugeot 307 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 10.8 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 2 HP more power than Peugeot 307, but torque is 6 NM less than Peugeot 307. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 307 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 307. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 307 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 520'000 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 Peugeot 307 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Peugeot 308, Peugeot 407, Citroen C5, Citroen C4 | |
| 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 2.0 engine: The 2.0 HDI (DW10BTED4) engine is reliable and durable, with few issues in its mechanical components, but it does have some recurring problems. Early models featured a short camshaft timing chain that was prone to ... More about Peugeot 307 2005 2.0 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`940 | 2`080 | |
| 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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