Verdict
The RM83,888 Almera costs RM4,088 more than the RM79,800 NV200, but it is the sensible personal car: its CVT, 5.4 L/100 km rating, five seats and 482-litre boot suit daily passenger use. It also gets stability control, autonomous braking and ISOFIX. The NV200’s 4,200-litre load space and 2,725-mm wheelbase are for goods, not family duty; it has two seats, a five-speed manual and leaf-spring rear suspension. Its annual road tax is RM120 against RM20, so the lower purchase price does not settle the running-cost argument.
Pick the Nissan Almera if you need five seats, CVT convenience, lower fuel use and the stronger active-safety package.
Pick the Nissan NV200 if your priority is carrying cargo in its 4,200-litre load area rather than transporting passengers.
Key differences
- Price: Nissan Almera RM83,888; Nissan NV200 RM79,800
- Seats: Nissan Almera 5; Nissan NV200 2
- Boot space: Nissan Almera 482 litres; Nissan NV200 4,200 litres
- Rated economy: Nissan Almera 5.4 L/100 km; Nissan NV200 7.14 L/100 km
- Transmission: Nissan Almera Xtronic CVT; Nissan NV200 five-speed manual
- Annual road tax: Nissan Almera RM20; Nissan NV200 RM120
Almera
- Five seats and a 482-litre boot
- 5.4 L/100 km rated economy and RM20 annual road tax
- Stability control, autonomous braking and two ISOFIX positions
- RM4,088 more expensive
- 482-litre boot is far smaller than the NV200’s 4,200 litres
- 99 hp trails the NV200’s 108 hp
NV200
- 4,200-litre load space
- 108 hp and a 55-litre fuel tank
- Lower purchase price and a longer 2,725-mm wheelbase
- Only two seats, against the Almera’s five
- 7.14 L/100 km rated economy and RM120 annual road tax
- No stability control, autonomous braking or ISOFIX
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM83,888 | RM79,800✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Commercial |
| Segment | B-Segment | Commercial |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM20✓ | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with continuously variable-valve timing control |
| Capacity | 999 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 99 hp at 5,000 rpm | 108 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 152 Nm at 2,600 rpm | 152 Nm at 4,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 72.2 mm × 81.3 mm | 78 mm × 83.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 9.8 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | Manual |
| Transmission Name | Xtronic CVT | 5MT |
| Gears | 1 | 5 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 5.4 L/100 km✓ | 7.14 L/100 km |
| Co2 | 125 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,495 mm | 4,400 mm |
| Width | 1,740 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,460 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,620 mm | 2,725 mm |
| Weight | 1,090 kg | 1,220 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 35 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 2 |
| Boot Space | 482 litres | 4,200 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/65R15 | 165/R14C |
| Rear Tyre | 195/65R15 | 165/R14C |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Leaf Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 14" Steel |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 14" Steel |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 2 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | — |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 2 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats | — |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Safety Notes | — | Brake Assist |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | — |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone | Manual Air-con |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB, 1 Rear USB | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio with 4 Speakers | AM/FM Tuner, CD-Player with 2 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | — |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | — |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | — |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5 Times Free Service | — |
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.
Used Almera & NV200 for sale
Almera vs NV200 FAQ
Is the Nissan Almera or Nissan NV200 better?
The Nissan Almera is better for private passenger use, with five seats, a CVT, lower rated fuel use and more safety equipment. The Nissan NV200 is better only when its 4,200-litre cargo space and two-seat commercial layout are the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Nissan Almera costs RM4,088 more than the Nissan NV200.
Which one is cheaper to run on paper?
The Nissan Almera has the lower rated fuel consumption at 5.4 L/100 km versus 7.14 L/100 km, and its annual road tax is RM20 rather than RM120. It also has a smaller 35-litre tank than the NV200’s 55 litres.
