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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 72 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 131 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 14.4 seconds | |
| Nissan Almera engine produces 3 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 6.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Almera consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 830 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Toyota Carina E | |
| 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`630 | 1`650 | |
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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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