Honda Civic 5 Doors (1997 – 2001) vs Nissan Primera Hatchback (1996 – 1999): specs compared
The Honda Civic 5 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 170 hp against 150 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.3 s against 8.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 223 km/h against 218 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,055 kg against 1,205 kg. At 4,430 mm, the Nissan Primera Hatchback is 109 mm longer than the Honda Civic 5 Doors.
| Specification |
Honda
Civic 5 Doors
1997 – 2001
|
Nissan
Primera Hatchback
1996 – 1999
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2001 | 1996 – 1999 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 170 hp | 90 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 120 – 166 Nm | 136 – 181 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.3 – 13.3 s | 8.8 – 14.0 s |
| Top speed | 176 – 223 km/h | 174 – 218 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.8 L/100 km | 6.7 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,321 mm | 4,430 mm |
| Width | 1,699 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,389 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,601 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,055 – 1,160 kg | 1,205 – 1,290 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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