Head to head
Nissan Note vs Toyota Aqua
Two of the most compared cars by Irish buyers importing from Japan. Here is how they stack up at Japanese auctions right now.
Nissan Note
Toyota Aqua| Nissan Note | Toyota Aqua | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Hatchbacks & small cars | Hatchbacks & small cars |
| Median auction price | €1,686 | €1,775 |
| Typical range | €612–€3,360 | €890–€3,372 |
| Sold at auction (3 months) | 18,088 | 22,223 |
| Median mileage | 80k km | 103k km |
| Graded 4 or better | 42% | 33% |
| Import duty | 0% possible (Japan-built) | 0% possible (Japan-built) |
The verdict
On price, the Nissan Note is the cheaper buy at auction right now. Choose the Nissan Note if: the e-power hybrid that drives like an ev but never needs charging. Choose the Toyota Aqua if: the prius hybrid system in a small, cheap-to-run hatchback.
Nissan Note
The Note e-Power uses a small petrol engine purely as a generator for an electric motor, so it drives like an electric car with instant torque and one-pedal driving. It is a strong alternative to an EV for people without home charging.
Toyota Aqua
The Aqua (sold in Europe as the Prius C) is one of the most popular hybrid imports on Irish roads. It routinely returns over 25 km per litre, and running costs are tiny. Supply at auction is enormous, so prices are low and you can choose on colour, grade and mileage.