Mazda Xedos 6 1992 vs Nissan Primera 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda Xedos 6 engine produces 33 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Mazda Xedos 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.3 | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 6 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Xedos 6 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 820 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Xedos 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 9 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda Xedos 6 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: | 4.56 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.41 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 6 is 4 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 490 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 6 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Mazda Xedos 6 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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