Toyota Corolla 2002 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Corolla) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Almera) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 110 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 28 HP more power than Nissan Almera, but torque is 35 NM less than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Toyota Corolla consumes 3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 450 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Toyota Corolla consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 620 km with real consumption | 1070 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Corolla Verso | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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: | no data | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1020 litres | |
| 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`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 60 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.2/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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