Mazda 3 2007 vs Nissan Tiida 2007
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 143 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 360 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 38 HP more power than Nissan Tiida, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Nissan Tiida. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.0 | 5.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.6 l/100km | 6.6 l/100km | |
| The Nissan Tiida is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 3 could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 910 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1100 km on highway | ||
| 830 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 5 | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Clio, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Nissan Note | |
| 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: | 1.76 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.53 m | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Mazda 3 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 3 has 141 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Tiida. | |||
| 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`925 | 1`715 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 3400 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Mazda 3 has 
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