Nissan Almera 2002 vs Mazda 3 2004
| 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: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.3 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 3.2 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 | 4.49 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 29 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1020 litres | 675 litres | |
| Nissan Almera has 58 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Almera (by 345 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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`770 | |
| 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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