Technical specifications
| Clear list | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) | Nissan Sentra |
| Totals | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 Sedan × | Nissan Sentra 1.6 × |
| Mark | Mazda | Nissan |
| Model | 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 Sedan | Sentra 1.6 |
| Year | 2009-2013 | 2013 |
| Number of doors/seats | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Unladen Weight | 1170 | 1216 (1237) |
| Gross Weight Limit | 1745 | - |
| Top Speed, km/h | 188 | 192 (184) |
| Acceleration 0-100 kph | 12.2 | 10.6 (11.3) |
| Minimum turning radius, m | - | 5.5 |
| Cargo Volume, min/max, L | 430 | 511 |
| Dimensions specifications, mm | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 Sedan × | Nissan Sentra 1.6 × |
| Length | 4580 | 4625 |
| Width | 1755 | 1760 |
| Height | 1470 | 1495 |
| Wheelbase | 2640 | 2700 |
| Front/rear Track | 1535/1520 | 1529/1529 |
| Ground clearance | 155 | 155 |
| Engine specifications | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 Sedan × | Nissan Sentra 1.6 × |
| Type | petrol Injection | petrol Injection |
| Displacement, cm3 | 1598 | 1598 |
| Compression ratio | 10 | 9.8 |
| Number and arrangement of cylinders | 4 cylinders, in-line | 4 cylinders, in-line |
| The diameter of the cylinder x stroke, mm | 78х83.6 | 78х83.6 |
| Number of valves | 16 | 16 |
| Power, hp/rpm | 105/6000 | 117/6000 |
| Max torque, Nm/RPM | 145/4000 | 158/4000 |
| Transmission specifications | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 Sedan × | Nissan Sentra 1.6 × |
| Gearbox | 5-speed manual | 5-speed manual / CVT |
| Drive Type | Front wheel drive | Front wheel drive |
| Suspension specifications | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 Sedan × | Nissan Sentra 1.6 × |
| Front | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear | multi-link suspensions | Dependent suspensions |
| Tire Size | 195/65/15, 205/50/17 | 205/60 R16 |
| Disk | 5x114.3 ET53 d67.1
| 5x114.3 ET40 d66.1
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| Brakes specifications | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 Sedan × | Nissan Sentra 1.6 × |
| Front | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear | Discs | Discs |
| Fuel consumption specifications, L/100 km | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) 1.6 Sedan × | Nissan Sentra 1.6 × |
| City | 8.3 | 8.2 (8.1) |
| Highway | 5.2 | 5.5 (5.4) |
| Combined | 6.3 | 6.4 (6.3) |
| Fuel | 95 | 95 |
| Tank, L | 55 | 52 |
| Clear list | Mazda 3 (2009-2013) | Nissan Sentra |
