Nissan Primera 2003 vs Toyota Corolla 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 138 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 48 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 99 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 930 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 900 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 280'000 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 Nissan Primera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino | 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 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2002 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 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.50 m | |
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Nissan Primera is larger, but slightly lower. Nissan Primera is 30 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 5 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Primera is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.8 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`995 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 150 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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