Mazda Demio 1997 vs Mazda Premacy 2001
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 63 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mazda Premacy is a more dynamic driving. Mazda Demio engine produces 37 HP less power than Mazda Premacy, whereas torque is 49 NM less than Mazda Premacy. Due to the lower power, Mazda Demio reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda Demio is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda Demio consumes 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy, which means that by driving the Mazda Demio over 15,000 km in a year you can save 210 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda Demio consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda Premacy 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: | 350'000 km | 560'000 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 Premacy engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 121 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda 323 | |
| 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 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 | 4.34 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.60 m | |
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Mazda Demio is smaller. Mazda Demio is 52 cm shorter than the Mazda Premacy, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Demio is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1298 litres | 1848 litres | |
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Mazda Premacy has more luggage space. Mazda Demio has 90 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Premacy. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda Premacy (by 550 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Demio is 1.6 metres less than that of the Mazda Premacy, which means Mazda Demio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| Mazda Demio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda Premacy has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda Demio, so Mazda Demio quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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