Toyota Wish vs Nissan Lafesta in Kenya | Full comparison

Toyota Wish and Nissan Lafesta are minivans that rival each other in Kenya. You might be wondering which to choose, this article will help you with that. We will compare the specifications of these two cars here so that you can make an informed decision.

Toyota wish was released in 2003 and its last model was manufactured in 2017. The Nissan Lafesta was introduced in 2004 and in 2018 the production was stopped. Both cars are multipurpose minivans, they can be used for both business and family purposes. Although Wish comes at a higher price than the Lafesta, it is more common on Kenyan roads.

Toyota Wish vs Nissan Lafesta full comparison

Each of these cars has its own specifications, the best way to compare the two would be hence to look at their features head-on. As you will note below, the interior and exterior specs of these cars are almost similar, the engines are the ones that are slightly different.

1. Toyota Wish vs Nissan Lafesta exterior

Both cars have a boxy shape with a down slanting bonnet and a curved bumper.

Here are is how these two vehicles compare from the exterior:

• Both are 5 doors hatchback(two front, two rear and a tailgate)
• Toyota Wish has a ground clearance of 6.1 inches while Nissan Lafesta has a ground clearance of 6.0 inches. The recommended on Kenyan roads is 6.5 inches
• On both cars, higher trims come with alloy rims and fog lights, in base levels, there are no fog lights and the rims are steel
• Both come with optional roof rails

2. Toyota Wish vs Nissan Lafesta interior

Both cars have a basic comfortable interior that is favorable for family use.

Below is how the interior of the two compares:

• Both are mainly 7 seaters, at times, you can find a 6 seater Wish
• The dashboard of the Nissan Lafesta has a more classy finish feel than that of the Wish
• Also, Nissan Lafesta seats are more comfortable
• The legroom on both cars is great, however, the third row can be a little tight for tall drivers
• In both wish and Lafesta, the boot space is good, additionally, one can fold both the second and third-row seats to get a cargo-carrying mini-van

3. Toyota Wish vs Nissan Lafesta engine specs

The engine of the vehicle is a major consideration one should make. Let’s hence see their engine’s features.

Here is what to expect on both engines:

• Toyota wish comes with an engine capacity of either 1800cc or 2000cc while the Lafesta has an engine capacity of 2000cc
• For the fuel economy, Wish will cover about 15.2km/l to 16km/l, on the other hand, Lafesta will cover about 14km/l
• On both, you can choose between an All-Wheel Drive(AWD) or Front Wheel Drive(FF)
• The engine power of Wish is 125ps to 158ps while that of Lafesta is between 129ps to 150ps
• The major transmission on both is the CVT(Continous Variable Transmission), however, you might find an Automatic transmission gear type on a Lafesta
• In both vehicles, the tank capacity is 60 Liters

Wish vs Lafesta maintenance and reliability

The maintenance cost of  Wish and Lafesta is low since their spare parts are easily available in Kenya. However, more mechanics in the country are conversant with Toyota cars giving Wish an advantage.

Both cars come with reliable engines, however, Toyota cars are known to be more reliable and a similar case applies to the Wish. If you go for the Lafesta, you should be a good car maintainer to avoid problems, for the Wish, you can abuse it slightly and it will still serve you.

When it comes to fuel economy, the Wish is slightly better than the Lafesta. Fuel usage in cars also depends on one driving skills. For performance, the highest performing Toyota wish engine produces more power than the highest performing  Lafesta. How this power affects the speed and acceleration of the vehicle will also depend on its body weight. Toyota Wish takes slightly less time to accelerate from 0 to 100km/h than the Nissan Lafesta.

It is worth noting that Wish prices are way above the Nissan Lafesta. When picking the two, you should hence consider your budget and see which will fit you best.

Above is a look at how Toyota Wish and Nissan Lafesta compare. We hope you found the article helpful. Cheers!!