Nissan Sentra 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 10 seconds | |
| Nissan Sentra engine produces 11 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 6.9 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Sentra consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Sentra could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Primera, Nissan Serena | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.47 m | |
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Nissan Sentra is larger. Nissan Sentra is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Sentra is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | 450 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Sentra has 79 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Nissan Sentra uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3400 | |
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