Nissan Primera 2003 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 138 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 314 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Nissan Primera is more dynamic to drive. Nissan Primera engine produces 28 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 84 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.9 l/100km | 5.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Nissan Primera consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1010 km in combined cycle | 1080 km in combined cycle | |
| 1240 km on highway | 1250 km on highway | ||
| 890 km with real consumption | 1100 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 380'000 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 Primera engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 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 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.43 m | |
| Nissan Primera is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 5 cm wider, while the height of Nissan Primera is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1812 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Nissan Primera has 52 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.6 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Nissan Primera can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`940 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Nissan Primera has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Nissan Primera, so Nissan Primera quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 800 | |
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