Toyota Avensis 2003 vs Nissan Primera 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.4 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, but torque is 10 NM more than Nissan Primera. Due to the lower power, Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Avensis consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Avensis consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1030 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1220 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 930 km with real consumption | 1030 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Nissan Primera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Avensis 2003 2.0 engine Nissan Primera 2003 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Nissan Primera 2003 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.63 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Avensis is 6 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1812 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 195 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1400 | |
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