Mazda 323 2001 vs Nissan Almera 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Double-row 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: | 100 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.2 seconds | 12.3 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 10 HP less power than Nissan Almera, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.2 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 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 | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1120 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 880 km with real consumption | 1000 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 | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda Premacy | Used also on Nissan Almera Tino | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 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 | 4.18 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 323 is 7 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, if possible |
1000 litres | 1100 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: | 1`650 kg | 1`800 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`195 kg | 1`235 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 455 kg | 565 kg | |
| Mazda 323 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 24 procentiem less than Nissan Almera. Therefore, Nissan Almera is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | 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 | 800 | |
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