Nissan Primera 2004 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 109 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 144 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.6 seconds | 11.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 11 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 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Nissan Primera consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Nissan Primera could require 120 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Nissan Primera consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 860 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1300 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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: | 13 years | 10 years | |
| 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 2010 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.44 m | |
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Nissan Primera is smaller, but slightly higher. Nissan Primera is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Nissan Primera is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 519 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Nissan Primera has 69 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Nissan Primera is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Nissan Primera can be easier 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`800 | 1`885 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | high | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Nissan Primera has serious deffects in 440 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 4800 | |
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