Volvo S40 1996 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 115 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11 seconds | |
| Volvo S40 engine produces 1 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Nissan Primera. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S40 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S40 could require 195 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S40 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 890 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 350'000 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: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volvo V40 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volvo S40 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: | 4.48 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo S40 is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 471 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
853 litres | 490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`720 | 1`700 | |
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| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Nissan Primera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo S40 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Nissan Primera, so Nissan Primera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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