Toyota Avensis 1997 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 155 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Avensis engine produces 4 HP less power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Nissan Primera. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 7.3 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Avensis consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Celica | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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 | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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`700 | |
| Safety: | |||
| 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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