Nissan Micra 2003 vs Mazda 3 2004
| 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: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 65 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 17 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Micra engine produces 45 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 85 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Nissan Micra reaches 100 km/h speed 5.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.6 | 5.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Micra consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Nissan Micra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Micra consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 1150 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| 950 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.72 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.66 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.46 m | |
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Nissan Micra is smaller, but higher. Nissan Micra is 77 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 10 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Micra is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 371 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
584 litres | 675 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Nissan Micra has 42 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 91 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Micra is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Nissan Micra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Micra has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1000 | |
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