Nissan Note 2009 vs Mazda Demio 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 63 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 103 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Nissan Note is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Note engine produces 25 HP more power than Mazda Demio, whereas torque is 25 NM more than Mazda Demio. Thanks to more power Nissan Note reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 7.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.4 l/100km | 6.7 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Note is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Note consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio, which means that by driving the Nissan Note over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Note consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Demio. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres | 43 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 610 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 710 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Note gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 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 Demio engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan Micra, Nissan Cube | Used also on Mazda 121 | |
| 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 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: | 4.10 m | 3.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.69 m | 1.65 m | |
| Height: | 1.55 m | 1.54 m | |
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Nissan Note is larger. Nissan Note is 28 cm longer than the Mazda Demio, 4 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Note is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1332 litres | 1298 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Note has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Demio. This could mean that the Nissan Note uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Note (by 34 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 9.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Note is 1.8 metres more than that of the Mazda Demio, which means Nissan Note can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`546 | 1`450 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 3600 | 1000 | |
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