Seat Toledo 1999 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| 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: | 100 HP | 98 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 136 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Seat Toledo is more dynamic to drive. Seat Toledo engine produces 2 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Seat Toledo reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 6.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Seat Toledo consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Seat Toledo could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Seat Toledo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 810 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 480'000 km | 300'000 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 Seat Toledo engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Seat Toledo 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. | |||
| Seat Toledo 1999 1.6 engine: This is a simple and reliable engine with an impressive lifespan when properly maintained. However, many of its issues stem from air leaks, so checking hoses and the intake manifold is essential. The ignition ... More about Seat Toledo 1999 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.44 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.44 m | |
| Seat Toledo and Nissan Almera are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 393 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Seat Toledo is 0.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera, which means Seat Toledo can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`690 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Toledo has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1200 | |
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