Nissan Primera 2004 vs Mazda 3 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 109 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 240 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 11 HP more power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 3. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 6.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera 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 Primera could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1140 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 1010 km with real consumption | 910 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 3 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine: Long-lasting and fuel-efficient engine. Maintaining oil change and maintenance intervals is essential for a long engine life, as poor or untimely oil changes can result in turbine and oil pump damage, followed ... More about Nissan Primera 2004 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Nissan Primera is 15 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Nissan Primera is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1812 litres | 635 litres | |
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Nissan Primera has more luggage capacity. Nissan Primera has 150 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Primera (by 1177 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.3 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`940 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 255 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1800 | |
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