Nissan Almera 2002 vs Toyota Corolla 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 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 30 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2003 2.0 engine: The engine was known for its solid technical characteristics.
One of its drawbacks is the lack of hydraulic lifters, requiring periodic valve clearance adjustments. The next-generation 1AD-FTV engine was equipped with ... More about Toyota Corolla 2003 2.0 engine | |||
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`735 | 1`760 | |
| 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 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.2/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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