Nissan Almera 2000 vs Toyota Carina E 1995
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 114 HP | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Nissan Almera engine produces 7 HP more power than Toyota Carina E, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Toyota Carina E. Despite the higher power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.7 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Carina E is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Celica | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.41 m | |
| Nissan Almera is 11 cm shorter than the Toyota Carina E, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Almera is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 810 litres | |
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Toyota Carina E has more luggage space. Nissan Almera has 77 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Carina E. | |||
| 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 Carina E. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`710 kg | 1`720 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`186 kg | 1`233 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 524 kg | 487 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Toyota Carina E has serious deffects in 105 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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