Opel Astra 2004 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Opel Astra is more dynamic to drive. Opel Astra engine produces 7 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.3 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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By specification Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Opel Astra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Opel Astra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 300'000 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 Opel Astra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Zafira, Opel Vectra, Opel Meriva | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.45 m | |
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Opel Astra is larger. Opel Astra is 5 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 4 cm wider, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1330 litres | 1020 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Opel Astra has 25 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 310 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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