Nissan Primera 2004 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 105 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Nissan Primera is 15 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Primera is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1812 litres | 635 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage capacity. Nissan Primera has 150 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Primera (by 1177 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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`940 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1200 | |
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