Nissan Almera 2000 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Double-row 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: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Nissan Almera engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 323, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite the higher power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Almera consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Almera consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1050 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1270 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 1000 km with real consumption | 880 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: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 3 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 323 2001 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
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`800 | 1`650 | |
| 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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