Nissan Primera 1996 vs Volvo S40 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 177 NM | 265 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 25 HP less power than Volvo S40, whereas torque is 88 NM less than Volvo S40. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 1110 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1390 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S40 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: | 320'000 km | 420'000 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 S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volvo S40 2002 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Volvo S40 2002 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera is 4 cm longer than the Volvo S40, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 471 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
490 litres | 853 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Nissan Primera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Nissan Primera, so Nissan Primera quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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