Nissan Almera 2002 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 98 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 136 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Nissan Almera engine produces 1 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, 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: | 900 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 810 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`655 | |
| 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 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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