Mazda 2 2010 vs Nissan Note 2012
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 2 engine produces 5 HP more power than Nissan Note, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Nissan Note. Thanks to more power Mazda 2 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.2 | 3.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.0 l/100km | 4.8 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Note is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 2 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 2 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 2 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Note. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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: | 3.90 m | 4.10 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.53 m | |
| Mazda 2 is 20 cm shorter than the Nissan Note, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 2 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 249 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
787 litres | 1495 litres | |
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Nissan Note has more luggage space. Mazda 2 has 76 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Note. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 708 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 2 is 0.9 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`540 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Nissan Note is better rated in child safety tests. The Nissan Note scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Note has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 4800 | |
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