Verdict
The Teana has a 13% bigger boot, while the ES is about 11% cheaper. Weigh that against the equipment each side gives you in the table below.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM106,800✓ | RM119,853 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM70✓ | RM379 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,997 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 134 hp at 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | — | 190 Nm at 4,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 84 mm × 90.1 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 136 hp✓ | — |
| Motor Torque | 225 Nm✓ | — |
| Battery Capacity | 55.2 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 442 km✓ | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 6.6 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 60 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | Xtronic CVT |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Jatco |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | — | 7.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,810 mm | 4,885 mm |
| Width | 1,880 mm | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,545 mm | 1,485 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,775 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,447 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 65 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 450 litres | 516 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 215/60R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55 R17 | 215/60R16 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 16" Steel |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | — | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | — | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 17 | 16" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17 | 16" Alloy |
| Steering | — | Rack and Pinion (Electro-Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — Nissan Altima with 6 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | — | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | — | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | — | 5 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | — | Available on two outer rear passenger seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | — | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | — | LED Combination |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | — | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | — | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | — | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | — | 1 Front |
| Interior Lighting | — | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | — | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | — | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | — | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch |
| Engine Start | — | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | — | Keyless Operation |
| Cruise Control | — | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 2 Sensors |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 160,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 8 years✓ | 3 years |
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.
