Nissan Primera 2004 vs Volvo S60 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.4 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Nissan Primera) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volvo S60) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 116 HP | 185 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 8.2 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 69 HP less power than Volvo S60, whereas torque is 237 NM less than Volvo S60. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 6.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 2.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 1090 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 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: | 350'000 km | 480'000 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: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | |
| 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 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. | |||
| Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.60 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 3 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 |
no data | 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. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volvo S60. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| 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 | 2600 | |
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