Toyota Avensis 1997 vs Nissan Primera 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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 | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 10 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 90 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Celica | Used also on Nissan Almera | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 3 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Avensis is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`670 | |
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| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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