Nissan Primera 2004 vs Volkswagen Jetta 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 155 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Jetta is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 7 HP less power than Volkswagen Jetta, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Volkswagen Jetta. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Jetta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Jetta 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 engine: Owners of vehicles with this engine often report difficulties starting in cold weather. Carbon buildup tends to cause sticking in the intake valves, throttle body, and EGR valve, leading to performance ... More about Volkswagen Jetta 2006 1.6 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: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Jetta. | |||
| 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`800 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1800 | |
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