Mazda 3 2016 vs Nissan Sentra 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 104 HP | 188 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 84 HP less power than Nissan Sentra, whereas torque is 96 NM less than Nissan Sentra. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.3 | 8.1 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 3 consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Sentra, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 270 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 51 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 700 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 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. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.64 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.50 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 6 cm shorter than the Nissan Sentra, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 408 litres | 428 litres | |
| Mazda 3 has 20 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Sentra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`835 kg | 1`840 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 11 000 | no data | |
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