Nissan Almera 2002 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 82 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 185 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Almera engine produces 27 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Nissan Almera reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.8 | 4.8 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1250 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1070 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Nissan Almera gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.44 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
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Nissan Almera is smaller. Nissan Almera is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Almera is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 393 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1285 litres | |
| Nissan Almera has 20 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Almera is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Nissan Almera can be easier 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 (kg): | 1`735 | 1`810 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Almera has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.4/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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