Nissan Almera 2000 vs Toyota Corolla 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row 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: | 110 HP | 69 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 125 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Almera engine produces 41 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 105 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 3.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.5 | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Almera consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 560'000 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 Toyota Corolla engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Peugeot 206, Peugeot 306, Citroen Berlingo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.38 m | |
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Nissan Almera is larger. Nissan Almera is 10 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Almera is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Nissan Almera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1400 | |
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