Nissan Almera 2012 vs Toyota Yaris 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 102 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 31 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 28 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Almera consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Yaris, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 760 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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: | 27 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Yaris engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Nissan Almera 2012 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Nissan Almera 2012 1.6 engine Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise. One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Yaris 2007 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.53 m | |
| Nissan Almera is 86 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 275 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1183 litres | |
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Nissan Almera has more luggage capacity. Nissan Almera has 225 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 2 metres more than that of the Toyota Yaris, which means Nissan Almera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`650 kg | 1`545 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`224 kg | 1`190 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 426 kg | 355 kg | |
| Nissan Almera load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 17 procentiem more than Toyota Yaris. Therefore, Nissan Almera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1800 | |
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