Nissan Sentra 2016 vs Mazda 3 2016
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 188 HP | 104 HP | |
| Torque: | 240 NM | 144 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 13.5 seconds | |
| Nissan Sentra engine produces 84 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 96 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Sentra consumes 2.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Sentra could require 315 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 51 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 590 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 1040 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Mazda 3 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Mazda 3 version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.64 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.45 m | |
| Nissan Sentra is 6 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Sentra is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 428 litres | 408 litres | |
| Nissan Sentra has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`804 | 1`835 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 13 000 | |
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