Mazda 3 2006 vs Nissan Tiida 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 84 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 122 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.9 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Nissan Tiida is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 3 engine produces 26 HP less power than Nissan Tiida, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Nissan Tiida. Due to the lower power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida, which means that by driving the Mazda 3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 105 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 330'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 2 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Tiida might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mazda 3 is larger, but lower. Mazda 3 is 19 cm longer than the Nissan Tiida, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 413 litres | 272 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1285 litres | 467 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 141 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Tiida. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 818 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 3 is 0.5 metres more than that of the Nissan Tiida, which means Mazda 3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3600 | |
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