Mazda 3 2003 vs Nissan Primera 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Mazda 3) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Nissan Primera) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| 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: | 150 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 187 NM | 270 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 3 engine produces 30 HP more power than Nissan Primera, but torque is 83 NM less than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 6.1 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Primera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 2.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 375 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1290 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 1010 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Primera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 3 2003 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.46 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 3 is 8 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`745 | 1`940 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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