Mazda 3 2003 vs Nissan Primera 2002
| Gearbox: | Automatic | 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: | 12.4 seconds | 9.6 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 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.2 l/100km | 8.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 850 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda MX-3 | 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. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 3 2003 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda 3 2003 1.6 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: | 413 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
675 litres | no data | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage space. Mazda 3 has 37 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera, which means Mazda 3 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`700 | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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