Toyota Carina E 1992 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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 133 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 181 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Carina E is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Carina E engine produces 7 HP less power than Nissan Primera, but torque is 2 NM more than Nissan Primera. Despite less power, Toyota Carina E reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Carina E is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Carina E consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Toyota Carina E over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Carina E consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Picnic, Toyota Hiace | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Serena, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Carina E might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.53 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.41 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Carina E is 1 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 490 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1250 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Toyota Carina E has 20 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. This could mean that the Toyota Carina E uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Carina E is 0.8 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Toyota Carina E can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`745 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | below average | |
| Toyota Carina E has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Carina E, so Toyota Carina E quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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