In recent years in the Philippines, the small sedan market has become super dynamic thanks to the models’ reasonable prices compared to their advanced features.
With that said, Philtoyota.com will now compare two of the most popular compact cars in the Philippine market that is sold in great numbers by each of their respective manufacturers.
This article will also bring to those wishing to buy small sedans the spec battle of the two most reliable models Nissan Almera vs Toyota Vios in terms of exterior, interior, engine, features, and more.
In terms of size, although both cars have the same length of 4,425 mm, the 1,505 mm height of the Nissan Almera is considered to be superior to the 1,475 mm measurement of the Toyota Vios.
Meanwhile, the Toyota Vios’ width is 1,730 mm, which is more comprehensive than the 1,695 mm wide of the Nissan Almera. The 2,600 mm wheelbase and the 150 mm ground clearance of the Almera are also higher than the Vios with a 2,550mm long wheelbase and 133 mm ground clearance.
Both high-end versions of the two brands feature front fog lights, sidelights, and alloy wheels for exterior comfort.
However, Toyota equips the Vios G variant with LED lights for the rear lights and headlights and 16-inch alloy wheels. On the contrary, the Almera VL model only gets regular headlights and 15-inch alloys.
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The inside of the Toyota Vios and Almera is substantially more roomy and can accommodate up to five adults because of their short wheelbases. However, both sedans' interiors are regrettably decorated with antiquated and basic hues, while having comfortable fabric seats and a well-equipped air conditioning system.
For the infotainment system, except for the common point of the USB charging port and 12-volt accessory socket, the Toyota Vios can outperform its rival Nissan Almera easily.
The interior design of the Toyota Vios
The upgraded touchscreen, the 2-DIN car stereo, and the added smartphone mirroring app highlight the base variants of the Vios, and Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto for the G premium. The Vios G variant is equipped with overall six speakers, the XLE has four speakers, while the base, XE, and J variants have only two.
On the other hand, even the most premium variant Almera VL only comes with a 2-DIN AM/FM radio.
All of the Nissan Almera’s variants, save for the Almera 1.2 MT, come with a four-speaker set.
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In the Philippines, the Nissan Almera and Toyota Vios' inline-4 gasoline engines have 16 valves and double overhead cams (DOHC). However, compared to the Nissan car, the Toyota's performance is more potent.
The 1.2-liter 3-cylinder engine in the Nissan Almera produced 106 Nm of torque and 78 horsepower. A 1.5-liter inline 4-cylinder engine with 134 Nm of torque and up to 99 horsepower is the second engine choice. Nissan provides the Almera with a 5-speed manual and a 4-speed automatic transmission as additional choices.
The four-speed torque converter's real gears may be considered a little archaic, but many users favor that aspect of the Almera's powertrain.
Both brands use suspension systems with MacPherson struts in the front, torsion beams at the rear, and laid out with front-wheel drive.
For the Vios, the 1.3-liter engine power for the base variant is 98 hp and 123 Nm of torque while the premium variant Vios G owns a 1.5-liter engine with a capacity of 106 hp and 140 Nm of torque. The Vios's two gearbox options are variable transmission (CVT) and a 5-speed manual transmission.
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Even though both vehicles have anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, and standard ISOFIX, the Toyota Vios still has advantages over the Nissan Almera in key areas.
The Almera's basic models include an engine fixer and door locks with speed sensors. Its mid-range and high-end models, however, only have two airbags and are devoid of standard safety equipment like hill start aid, traction control, and stability control.
On the other hand, the top Vios G sedan model on the Philippine market now features a superior safety system. The entry-level models included traction control, hill start aid, and two airbags with stability control.
Toyota also complements the premium variants with a security alert, speed sensor door locks, engine immobilization, and seven airbags.
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Compared with other cars in the compact sedan segment, its enormous length and wheelbase can enhance the Nissan Almera position. Moreover, the cabin space of Almera is even more extensive than some cars in the higher-end segment.
The Toyota Vios stands out with the spacious cabin space and excellent long-trip quality.
Although the Nissan Almera’s interior space is large, the cabin and interior decoration are not modern and seem to be a bit dull with gray tones. Having a 1.5-liter petrol engine with good specifications, however, the Nissan Almera’s performance did not meet expectations and had high fuel consumption.
Nissan is limited in equipping the Almera’s entertainment system with advanced features.
Similarly, the Toyota Vios’ interior style does not have many memorable characteristics with simple decoration and design. Besides, the lack of poke for the engine is also a disadvantage of Toyota Vios.
The Vios variations are more expensive than the Almera's equivalent since they have more options and more advanced safety features. Nissan does offer a distinctive N-sport version of the Almera, though.
We hope you can gather the necessary details about the Nissan Almera vs. Toyota Vios similarities and differences.
See you next time with more interesting Toyota Stories in the Philippines.
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