Volvo S60 2001 vs Nissan Primera 2004

 
Volvo S60
2001 - 2004
Nissan Primera
2004 - 2008
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.4 Diesel1.9 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 163 HP120 HP
Torque: 340 NM270 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.5 seconds10.8 seconds
Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive.
Volvo S60 engine produces 43 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 70 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.55.7
Real fuel consumption: 6.5 l/100km6.1 l/100km
The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo S60 could require 120 litres more fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera.
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres62 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1070 km in combined cycle1080 km in combined cycle
1340 km on highway1290 km on highway
1070 km with real consumption1010 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 560'000 km420'000 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 S60 engine could be longer.
Engine production duration: 5 years8 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo C30Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma
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: yesno
The Volvo S60 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.
Volvo S60 2001 2.4 engine: These diesel engines are frequently affected by intake manifold swirl flap seizures. This issue often leads to airflow disruptions and rough engine operation. The actuator for the turbocharger, which relies ...  More about Volvo S60 2001 2.4 engine 

Nissan Primera 2004 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 Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine 

Dimensions

Length: 4.58 m4.57 m
Width: 1.80 m1.76 m
Height: 1.43 m1.48 m
Volvo S60 is larger, but lower.
Volvo S60 is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, 4 cm wider, while the height of Volvo S60 is 5 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 424 litres450 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1034 litresno data
Nissan Primera has more luggage space.
Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Volvo S60 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
Turning diameter: 11 meters11.2 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera.
Gross weight: 2`030 kg1`940 kg
Net weight:1`570 kg1`415 kg
Load capacity:460 kg525 kg
Volvo S60 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 14 procentiem less than Nissan Primera. Therefore, Nissan Primera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

low
Volvo S60 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 65 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 14001400
Pros and Cons: Volvo S60 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Nissan Primera has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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