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: | Automatic | 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): | 7.3 | 7.9 | |
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The Nissan Sentra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Sentra consumes 0.6 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 90 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 | 2000 | |
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