Mazda 323 Hatchback (1994 – 1998) vs Nissan Primera Hatchback (1994 – 1996): specs compared
The Nissan Primera Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 144 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.4 s against 9.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 220 km/h against 208 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. The Mazda 323 Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,115 kg against 1,145 kg. At 4,399 mm, the Nissan Primera Hatchback is 155 mm longer than the Mazda 323 Hatchback.
| Specification |
Mazda
323 Hatchback
1994 – 1998
|
Nissan
Primera Hatchback
1994 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1998 | 1994 – 1996 |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 144 hp | 75 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 180 Nm | 132 – 181 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 – 12.2 s | 8.4 – 16.8 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 208 km/h | 165 – 220 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 9.6 L/100 km | 6.0 – 8.3 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,244 mm | 4,399 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm | 2,550 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,115 – 1,240 kg | 1,145 – 1,250 kg |
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