Nissan Primera P11 or Volvo S40 I?

1996–2002 vs 1995–2004 · Sedan/Liftback/Wagon vs Sedan

In short

Length: Primera P11 4,565 mm, S40 I 4,483 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: Primera P11 490 l, S40 I 413 l.
Lowest consumption: Primera P11 6.4 l/100 km, S40 I 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: Primera P11 66–110 kW, S40 I 66–118 kW.
Standard equipment: Primera P11 17 items (GX), S40 I 17 items (Base).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Nissan Primera P111996–2002 · 11 engines · GX, SRi, SE, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Volvo S40 I1995–2004 · 3 engines · Base, SE, SportSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Nissan Primera P111996–2002no listings	Volvo S40 I1995–2004no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,430 mm–4,565 mm	Length4,483 mm
Width	Width1,715 mm	Width1,720 mm
Height	Height1,395 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,410 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,600 mm	Wheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume430 l–490 l	Trunk volume413 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,210 kg–1,340 kg	Curb weight1,230 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1996–2002	Production years1995–2004
Body type	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Wagon	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines3
Power	Power66–110 kW (90–150 hp)	Power66–118 kW (90–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.8–1.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.4 l/100 km · 2.0 TD	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.0 GT	Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 2.0T
Top speed	Top speed218 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsGX · Base
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim17 · GX	Items in the base trim17 · Base
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · SE	Items in the top trim28 · Sport
Equipment · Comfort4 · 4
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Nissan Primera P11 or Volvo S40 I?

Length: Nissan Primera P11 4,565 mm, Volvo S40 I 4,483 mm (a 82 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,550 mm. Boot: 490 vs 413 l.

Which uses less fuel — Nissan Primera P11 or Volvo S40 I?

The most frugal Nissan Primera P11 uses 6.4 l/100 km (2.0 TD); the most frugal Volvo S40 I 5.4 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Nissan Primera P11 or Volvo S40 I?

The strongest Nissan Primera P11 makes 110 kW (150 hp) (2.0 GT); the strongest Volvo S40 I 118 kW (160 hp) (2.0T).

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