Nissan Note 2012 vs Mazda 2 2015
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
| 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: | 90 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 2 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Note engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 2, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mazda 2. Due to the lower power, Nissan Note reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.6 | 3.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 4.8 l/100km | 4.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 2 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Note consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Note could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Note consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 2. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 22 other car models, including Nissan Qashqai, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Dacia Duster, Nissan Juke | Used also on Mazda 3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 2 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. | |||
| Nissan Note 2012 1.5 engine: The engine has many modifications, is sufficiently common and spare parts are available. The fuel consumption/power ratio is good. The fuel injection system can be a problem and the timing belt change interval ... More about Nissan Note 2012 1.5 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.06 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.53 m | 1.50 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Note is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 2, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Note is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 280 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1495 litres | 950 litres | |
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Nissan Note has more luggage capacity. Nissan Note has 45 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 2. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 545 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Note is 1.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 2, which means Nissan Note can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Mazda 2 scores higher in safety tests. The Mazda 2 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 2 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Note has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 2, so Mazda 2 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 5200 | 10 200 | |
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