Opel Astra 1998 vs Nissan Almera 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 100 HP | 99 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Opel Astra engine produces 1 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Nissan Almera. Despite the higher power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.7 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 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 900 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Opel Astra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 440'000 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 Nissan Almera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Opel Vectra | Used also on Nissan Primera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Opel Astra 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.11 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Opel Astra is 3 cm shorter than the Nissan Almera, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 370 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1180 litres | no data | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 30 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera. The Nissan Almera may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`595 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Opel Astra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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