Mazda 3 2011 vs Nissan Tiida 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 191 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 3 engine produces 24 HP more power than Nissan Tiida, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Nissan Tiida. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 3 consumes 1.1 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 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 660 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 670 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 3 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 | 330'000 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: | 13 years | 21 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Used also on Nissan Cube | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 3 2011 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.48 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 10 cm longer than the Nissan Tiida, 6 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 3 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 467 litres | |
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Nissan Tiida has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 3 has 37 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Tiida. This could mean that the Mazda 3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 5400 | 3000 | |
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