Mazda 6 2010 vs Nissan Primera 2004
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 170 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 192 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 30 HP more power than Nissan Primera, whereas torque is 34 NM more than Nissan Primera. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds faster. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.8 | |
| Mazda 6 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Primera, which means that by driving the Mazda 6 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 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: | 7 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | 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. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.48 m | |
| Mazda 6 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 6 is 19 cm longer than the Nissan Primera, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 450 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 69 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Primera. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 11.2 meters | |
| 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): | no data | 1`910 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | low | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 440 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 1400 | |
| Pros and Cons: | Mazda 6 has 
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