Nissan Almera 1998 vs Toyota Corolla 1997
| 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 | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| 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: | 99 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 141 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 8 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.7 | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Almera consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km on highway | 730 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Primera | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Celica | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.38 m | |
| Nissan Almera is 16 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Almera is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 340 litres | 390 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Nissan Almera has 50 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Nissan Almera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`595 | 1`600 | |
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| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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