Nissan Almera: N17 vs N18
Verdict
The Nissan Almera N18 is the cleaner new-generation choice for daily Malaysia use: its 999 cc petrol engine gives slightly less power than the Nissan Almera N17’s 1,498 cc unit, 99 hp versus 101 hp, but more torque at 152 Nm versus 139 Nm, and drinks less at 5.4 versus 6.3 L/100 km. It also moves to a CVT, gets auto emergency braking and has two airbags rather than one. The N17 still has a manual gearbox, a larger 490-litre boot and lower entry cost.
Pick the Nissan Almera N17 if you want the cheaper outgoing sedan with a manual gearbox, a bigger boot and can accept the thinner safety kit.
Pick the Nissan Almera N18 if you want the newer-generation Almera with CVT, better fuel economy, more torque, auto emergency braking and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Almera N17 RM64,887; Nissan Almera N18 RM83,888
- Engine/output: Nissan Almera N17 1,498 cc, 101 hp, 139 Nm; Nissan Almera N18 999 cc, 99 hp, 152 Nm
- Transmission: Nissan Almera N17 manual; Nissan Almera N18 CVT automatic
- Fuel use/tank: Nissan Almera N17 6.3 L/100 km, 41 L; Nissan Almera N18 5.4 L/100 km, 35 L
- Size/boot: Nissan Almera N17 4,425 mm long, 2,600 mm wheelbase, 490 L boot; Nissan Almera N18 4,495 mm, 2,620 mm, 482 L
- Safety/warranty: Nissan Almera N17 1 airbag, no AEB, 3-year warranty; Nissan Almera N18 2 airbags, AEB, 5-year warranty
N17
- Lower purchase price
- Manual gearbox
- Bigger 490-litre boot
- Only one airbag and no auto emergency braking
- Higher fuel use at 6.3 L/100 km
- Shorter 3-year warranty
N18
- More torque at 152 Nm
- Lower fuel use at 5.4 L/100 km
- AEB, two airbags and 5-year warranty
- Costs RM19,001 more
- Smaller 482-litre boot and 35-litre fuel tank
- Slightly less power, at 99 hp versus 101 hp
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 64,887✓ | RM 83,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,498 cc | 999 cc |
| Power | 101 hp✓ | 99 hp |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 152 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | CVT Automatic |
| Driven wheels | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.3 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km✓ |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km✓ | 125 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,425 mm | 4,495 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,740 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm | 1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,600 mm | 2,620 mm |
| Boot space | 490 L✓ | 482 L |
| Fuel tank | 41 L | 35 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 1 | 2✓ |
| ASEAN NCAP | 4★ | — |
| Auto emergency braking | — | Yes |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 5✓ |
| Road tax / year | RM 90 | RM 20✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
N17 vs N18 FAQ
Is the Nissan Almera N17 or Nissan Almera N18 better?
The Nissan Almera N18 is better for most buyers. It has more torque, lower fuel use, CVT, auto emergency braking, two airbags and a 5-year warranty. The Nissan Almera N17 mainly fights back on price, boot space and its manual gearbox.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Almera N18 costs RM19,001 more than the Nissan Almera N17, at RM83,888 versus RM64,887.
Which Nissan Almera has the bigger boot?
The Nissan Almera N17 has the bigger boot at 490 litres. The Nissan Almera N18 is slightly smaller at 482 litres, despite being longer and having a longer wheelbase.