Nissan Primera 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 8 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 6 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest.
The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera is 3 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Primera is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 450 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 1.2 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 240 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 2400 | |
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