Toyota Corolla 2004 vs Nissan Almera 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| 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: | 116 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 280 NM | 304 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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Nissan Almera is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 20 HP less power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Nissan Almera. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 980 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 440'000 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 Almera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino | |
| 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 2004 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 2004 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 2 cm shorter than the Nissan Almera, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 310 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1020 litres | |
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Nissan Almera has more luggage space. Toyota Corolla has 45 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`300 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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