Nissan Serena 2010 vs Mazda CX-5 2012
| Body: | Minivan / MPV | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 210 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
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Mazda CX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Serena engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda CX-5, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Nissan Serena reaches 100 km/h speed 3.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.3 | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 420'000 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 CX-5 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Qashqai | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda CX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda CX-5 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda CX-5 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. | |||
| Mazda CX-5 2012 2.0 engine: This engine is not well-suited for low-quality fuel, as it quickly clogs the fuel system. The use of substandard fuel often leads to the failure of expensive ignition coils, resulting in significant repair ... More about Mazda CX-5 2012 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.77 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.73 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.85 m | 1.67 m | |
| Nissan Serena is 23 cm longer than the Mazda CX-5, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Serena is 18 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 521 litres | 463 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1620 litres | |
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Nissan Serena has more luggage capacity. Nissan Serena has 58 litres more trunk space than the Mazda CX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8800 | |
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