Volvo S60 2004 vs Nissan Primera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 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: | 170 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 54 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 67 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volvo S60 consumes 1.6 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 240 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volvo S60 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 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 S60 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo S40, Volvo V50, Volvo S70 | 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. Volvo S60 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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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 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1034 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volvo S60 has 26 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. 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 meters | 11 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`810 | |
| 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 (€): | 3200 | 1200 | |
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