NP300 Power
Nissan's NP300 is the teenage middle child that sits between the NP200 half tonner and the ever popular Nissan Navara. It currently has two engine options within its ranks and if you were wanting to know which would be the better option, we've crunched the numbers just below.
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Let's compare engines and see, by the numbers, which choice you should make
2.4 16v
Description. - 2.4ll, in-line, 4 cylinder, NA
Power. - 105kW
Torque. - 205Nm
Fuel consumption. - 11l / 100km
Top speed. - 190km/h
0-100km. - 11.6 sec
2.5 TDCi
Description. - 2.5l, in-line, 4 cylinder, turbo diesel
Power. - 98kW
Torque. - 304Nm
Fuel consumption. - 8.9l / 100km
Top Speed. - 195km/h
0-100km. - 12 secs
Verdict:
There isn't much in it here. The petrol engine just sneaks past with a few extra kilowatts but in all honesty, going for the petrol option would be foolish. The diesel engine far outweighs its petrol companion in every other area.
If you are in the market for an NP300 then the 2.5TDCi is the way to go.
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