Nissan Almera 2003 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.2 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera engine produces 46 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 920 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 280'000 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 Almera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla 2003 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera is 6 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | 437 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Almera has 44 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Nissan Almera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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