Nissan Almera 2006 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 chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Yaris is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 26 HP less power than Toyota Yaris, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Toyota Yaris. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Yaris is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Almera consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 360'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | 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 2006 1.6 engine: A simple and reliable engine, not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Tends to consume more oil, may have problems starting in cold weather. 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: | 4.51 m | 3.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.53 m | |
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Nissan Almera is larger, but lower. Nissan Almera is 71 cm longer than the Toyota Yaris, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Almera is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 275 litres | |
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Nissan Almera has more luggage capacity. Nissan Almera has 185 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Yaris. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 1.2 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 (kg): | 1`700 | 1`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Yaris has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Yaris, so Toyota Yaris quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2000 | |
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