Nissan Terrano 2013 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Body: | Crossover / SUV | Sedan | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.4 Diesel | |
| 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: | 110 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 248 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Nissan Terrano engine produces 20 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 58 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.3 | 4.9 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Terrano consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Terrano could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1120 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Auris, Toyota Yaris, Toyota iQ | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Nissan Terrano 2013 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Nissan Terrano 2013 1.5 engine Toyota Corolla 2007 1.4 engine: Toyota introduced this 1.4-liter turbocharged diesel engine in 2001, and production continued until 2017. It features a Bosch Common Rail fuel injection system, initially equipped with electromagnetic injectors until 2008. These were later replaced by non-repairable ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.4 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.67 m | 1.47 m | |
| Nissan Terrano is 20 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 6 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Terrano is 20 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Terrano is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Nissan Terrano can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`787 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3400 | |
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