Nissan Primera 2003 vs Volvo S60 2002
| 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 | 2.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 138 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 8 HP more power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.5 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Primera consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1070 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1370 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 560'000 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 Volvo S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino | Used also on Volvo S80 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo S60 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
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Nissan Primera is smaller, but higher. Nissan Primera is 1 cm shorter than the Volvo S60, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 424 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1812 litres | 1034 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Primera has 26 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. The Volvo S60 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Primera (by 778 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
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