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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 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 | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 5 HP less power than Nissan Tiida, whereas torque is 8 NM less than Nissan Tiida. Despite less power, Mazda 3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 3 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 360'000 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 | 19 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 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.49 m | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 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, 6 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`710 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 3600 | |
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