Nissan Primera 2004 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Nissan Primera) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Toyota Corolla) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 97 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 130 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 23 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 140 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 6.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera 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: | 420'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | 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. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine Toyota Corolla 2007 1.4 engine: The Toyota 4ZZ-FE is a 1.4-liter naturally aspirated engine producing about 95 hp and belongs to the ZZ family. It is generally considered dependable, although structurally it is one of the simpler and less durable engines in the lineup. In most cases its service life falls somewhere around ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 1.4 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: | 1`940 kg | 1`735 kg | |
| 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 | 3000 | |
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