Mazda 2 2015 vs Nissan Note 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 105 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 15 HP more power than Nissan Note, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Nissan Note. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.4 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.6 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that by driving the Mazda 2 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 3 | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 2 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. | |||
| Nissan Note 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Nissan Note 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.06 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.53 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 2 is 4 cm shorter than the Nissan Note, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
950 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Nissan Note has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 45 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Note. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 545 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 1.3 metres less than that of the Nissan Note, which means Mazda 2 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 2 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 2 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Note has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 200 | 5200 | |
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