Mazda Demio 1997 vs Nissan Tiida 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 63 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Nissan Tiida is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Demio engine produces 47 HP less power than Nissan Tiida, whereas torque is 50 NM less than Nissan Tiida. Due to the lower power, Mazda Demio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda Demio is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda Demio consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida, which means that by driving the Mazda Demio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Demio consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Tiida. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Tiida gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 360'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 121 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Nissan Almera, Nissan Juke, Nissan Note, Nissan Micra | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda Demio 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: | 3.82 m | 4.48 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.53 m | |
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Mazda Demio is smaller, but slightly higher. Mazda Demio is 66 cm shorter than the Nissan Tiida, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Demio is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 467 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1298 litres | 467 litres | |
| Mazda Demio has 137 litres less trunk space than the Nissan Tiida. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Demio (by 831 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Demio is 1.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Tiida, which means Mazda Demio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`658 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3200 | |
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