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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 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 | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 18 HP more power than Volvo V40, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Volvo V40. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 4.9 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V40 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 2.7 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 405 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 1.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volvo V40. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1170 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 910 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino | Used also on Volvo V40 Cross Country | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`940 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 11 600 | |
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