Nissan Sentra 2006 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Nissan Sentra engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 4 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 7.9 | |
| Nissan Sentra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Nissan Sentra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Primera, Nissan Serena | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.51 m | 1.46 m | |
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Nissan Sentra is larger. Nissan Sentra is 15 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 3 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Sentra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 635 litres | |
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Nissan Sentra has more luggage capacity. Nissan Sentra has 71 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`745 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 1800 | |
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