Mazda 3 2013 vs Nissan Qashqai 2013
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| Body: | Sedan | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda 3 is available only with front wheel drive, while Nissan Qashqai can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.5 - 2.2 | 1.2 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 104 - 165 HP | 110 - 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 - 380 NM | 165 - 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 - 13.5 seconds | 8.9 - 12.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.8 - 6.3 | 4.4 - 7.7 | |
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Mazda 3 petrol engines consumes on average 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than Nissan Qashqai. On average, Mazda 3 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Qashqai. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 180 - 182 mm (7.1 - 7.2 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Nissan Qashqai can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.59 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 21 cm longer than the Nissan Qashqai, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 3 is 14 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 419 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
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| Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 11 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Qashqai. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Nissan Qashqai. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`846 | ~ 1`924 | |
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| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 11 600 | 10 800 | |
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