Mazda 3 2003 vs Nissan Primera 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 105 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 35 HP less power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 47 NM less than Nissan Primera. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 225 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 3 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Serena, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 3 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 3 is 15 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 3 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
635 litres | 1812 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 150 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Primera (by 1177 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| 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 (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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