Nissan Almera 2002 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 28 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.6 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Nissan Almera is smaller. Nissan Almera is 22 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 635 litres | |
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Nissan Almera has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Nissan Almera has 55 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Almera (by 385 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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