Mazda 6 2002 vs Nissan Primera 2002
| Body: | Hatchback | Estate car / wagon | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 181 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
|
Nissan Primera is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 6 engine produces 1 HP more power than Nissan Primera, but torque is 11 NM less than Nissan Primera. Despite the higher power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 8.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 600 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 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 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Serena, Nissan Sentra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 6 is 1 cm shorter than the Nissan Primera, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 492 litres | 465 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1670 litres | |
|
Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 6 has 27 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Primera. The Nissan Primera may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda 6 has
|
Nissan Primera has
| |