Mazda 323 1998 vs Nissan Almera 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 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: | 88 HP | 87 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 1 HP more power than Nissan Almera, whereas torque is 16 NM more than Nissan Almera. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 14 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Demio | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 323 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: | 4.20 m | 4.14 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 323 is 6 cm longer than the Nissan Almera, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1000 litres | no data | |
| Mazda 323 has 15 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Almera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 9.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Nissan Almera, which means Mazda 323 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | 1`545 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Nissan Almera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Nissan Almera, so Nissan Almera quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 9.0/10 | |
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