Nissan Almera 2000 vs Mazda 323 2001

 
Nissan Almera
2000 - 2002
Mazda 323
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.8 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing chainTiming 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: 114 HP100 HP
Torque: 158 NM145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.1 seconds11.6 seconds
Nissan Almera is more dynamic to drive.
Nissan Almera engine produces 14 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.57.5
Fuel tank capacity: 60 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 800 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway870 km on highway
740 km with real consumption680 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: 350'000 km420'000 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: 8 years5 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Primera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan SentraUsed only for this car
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 m4.25 m
Width: 1.71 m1.70 m
Height: 1.45 m1.42 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 litres355 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1100 litres1000 litres
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 323.
Gross weight (kg): 1`7351`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 (€): 800800
Pros and Cons: Nissan Almera has
  • timing chain engine
  • more power
  • more full fuel tank mileage
Mazda 323 has
  • timing belt engine
  • longer expected engine lifespan
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