Nissan Almera 2012 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
| Nissan Almera engine produces 3 HP less power than Mazda 3, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Almera consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Almera could require 135 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 1050 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) | 155 mm (6.1 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 560'000 km | 350'000 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 Nissan Almera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 27 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Renault Megane, Dacia Logan, Renault Kangoo | Used 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. | |||
| Nissan Almera 2012 1.6 engine: The Renault K4M 1.6 16V is one of the most durable and well-known engines in its class. It is simple, widely used, and generally not demanding, with many well-maintained examples reaching 400,000–500,000 km. The engine is not especially modern or economical by current standards, but it has a ... More about Nissan Almera 2012 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.66 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.52 m | 1.47 m | |
| Nissan Almera is 8 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 500 litres | 430 litres | |
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Nissan Almera has more luggage capacity. Nissan Almera has 70 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 1 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Nissan Almera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| 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: | 1`600 kg | 1`745 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`179 kg | 1`170 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 421 kg | 575 kg | |
| Nissan Almera load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 37 procentiem less than Mazda 3. Therefore, Mazda 3 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 3200 | |
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