Nissan Tiida 2007 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 126 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Nissan Tiida is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Tiida engine produces 21 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 28 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Nissan Tiida reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Tiida consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Tiida could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Tiida consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 660 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 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: | 20 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Cube | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.30 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.47 m | |
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Nissan Tiida is smaller, but higher. Nissan Tiida is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Tiida is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 272 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
467 litres | 1285 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Nissan Tiida has 141 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 818 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Tiida is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Nissan Tiida can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`710 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 2400 | |
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