Nissan Primera 2004 vs Mazda 6 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 147 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 184 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.1 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 31 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 21 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Nissan Primera over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Primera consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 720 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 420'000 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 6 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Nissan Primera is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Primera is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 492 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1812 litres | 1662 litres | |
| Nissan Primera has 42 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Primera (by 150 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`810 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 185 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 1600 | |
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