Nissan Almera 2002 vs Mazda 3 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Automatic | |
| 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: | 116 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Nissan Almera engine produces 11 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Mazda 3. Despite the higher power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 590 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 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: | 8 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | 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. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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: | 4.20 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`700 | |
| 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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