Nissan Primera 2002 vs Mazda 6 2002
| Body: | Estate car / wagon | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 163 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 4 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.9 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 135 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Primera consumes 0.7 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 | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 690 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Nissan Almera, Nissan Almera Tino, Nissan Sentra | 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. Nissan Primera might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 6 2002 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.68 m | 4.67 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
| Nissan Primera is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 6, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 465 litres | 492 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1670 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Nissan Primera has 27 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. This could mean that the Nissan Primera uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`880 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
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