Nissan Primera 2004 vs Volvo V40 2016
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volvo V40 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 6 HP less power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 57 NM less than Volvo V40. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 5.4 | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Primera consumes 2.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 390 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1400 km on highway | ||
| Volvo V40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.37 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Nissan Primera is 20 cm longer than the Volvo V40, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 335 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1500 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage capacity. Nissan Primera has 115 litres more trunk space than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.4 metres more than that of the Volvo V40. | |||
| 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`810 | 1`965 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 11 600 | |
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