Nissan Primera 2004 vs Mazda 3 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.3 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 203 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Nissan Primera engine produces 22 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 111 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 55 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan X-Trail, Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda Tribute | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 3 2004 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Nissan Primera is 8 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 | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1812 litres | 878 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Nissan Primera has 31 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. This could mean that the Nissan Primera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Nissan Primera (by 934 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mazda 3, which means Nissan Primera 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 (kg): | 1`940 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | 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 | 1200 | |
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