Volvo S60 2005 vs Nissan Primera 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Volvo S60) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Nissan Primera) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 185 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Volvo S60 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo S60 engine produces 69 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 237 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Volvo S60 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volvo S60 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo S60 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Volvo S60 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo S60 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1340 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 1090 km with real consumption | 720 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 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: | 480'000 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: | 5 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volvo V70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo XC70, Volvo XC60 | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine: The early versions of these engines are known for their reliability and rare failures, which made them popular.
However, engine have several common weaknesses. Intake manifold swirl flaps often seize, and ... More about Volvo S60 2005 2.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.60 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 3 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 | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo S60 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 (€): | 2400 | 1400 | |
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