Volvo S40 2002 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 265 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 33 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.5 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S40 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S40 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1110 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1390 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volvo S40 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Volvo S40 2002 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Volvo S40 2002 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.48 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.44 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 4 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | 393 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
853 litres | no data | |
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Volvo S40 has more luggage capacity. Volvo S40 has 78 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.6 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera, which means Volvo S40 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`770 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`295 kg | 1`105 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 475 kg | 630 kg | |
| Volvo S40 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 33 procentiem less than Nissan Almera. Therefore, Nissan Almera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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