Nissan Primera 2004 vs Volvo V70 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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 | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 340 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Nissan Primera engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo V70, whereas torque is 26 NM less than Volvo V70. Despite less power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Primera consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V70. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1040 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 1040 km with real consumption | ||
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 V70 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo S80, Volvo S60, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo V70 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volvo V70 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. | |||
| Volvo V70 2002 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation.
The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ... More about Volvo V70 2002 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.49 m | |
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Nissan Primera is smaller. Nissan Primera is 3 cm shorter than the Volvo V70, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | 1641 litres | |
| Nissan Primera has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volvo V70. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Primera (by 29 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.3 metres more than that of the Volvo V70. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 2`160 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volvo V70 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volvo V70, so Volvo V70 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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