Toyota Corolla 2002 vs Nissan Almera 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 215 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 12.3 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 15 NM less than Nissan Almera. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 960 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1140 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 1000 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 390'000 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 | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | Used also on 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 2002 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 2002 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla and Nissan Almera are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1100 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`800 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Toyota Corolla has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Corolla, so Toyota Corolla quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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