Nissan Almera 2000 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Nissan Almera) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Nissan Almera engine produces 50 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 27 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 3 2004 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.18 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.46 m | |
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Nissan Almera is smaller. Nissan Almera is 31 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1100 litres | 878 litres | |
| Nissan Almera has 126 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Almera (by 222 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 215 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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