Nissan Primera 2004 vs Mazda 6 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.2 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 120 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Nissan Primera engine produces 60 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 130 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Nissan Primera reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.7 | 5.4 | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Nissan Primera consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volvo V40, Renault Laguna, Renault Scenic, Volvo S40, Mitsubishi Carisma | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | |
| 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. | |||
| 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 | 4.76 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`940 | 2`065 | |
| 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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