Volvo S40 2004 vs Nissan Almera 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
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Volvo S40 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S40 engine produces 18 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Volvo S40 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.8 | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volvo S40 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1080 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Volvo S40 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 360'000 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 S40 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volvo V50, Volvo C30 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| 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. | |||
| Nissan Almera 2006 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.47 m | 4.51 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.44 m | |
| Volvo S40 is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Almera, 6 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S40 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 404 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
883 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Almera has more luggage space. Volvo S40 has 56 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S40 is 0.4 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 (kg): | 1`850 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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