Mazda 323 2001 vs Nissan Almera 2002
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 82 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 185 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 14.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 18 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 5.6 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 940 km in combined cycle | 1250 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1460 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1070 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda Premacy | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Renault Scenic, Renault Clio, Nissan Micra, Suzuki Jimny | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 323 2001 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 323 is 5 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1000 litres | 1020 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`735 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Almera, so Mazda 323 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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