Nissan Almera 2000 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 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: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.8 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 17 NM less than Mazda 323. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Nissan Almera is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Nissan Almera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 135 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 800 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera 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: | 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 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 5 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Almera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Almera is 7 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 1 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Almera is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 1000 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 323 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Almera, so Mazda 323 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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