Nissan 100 NX (1991 – 1996) vs Mazda MX-3 (1991 – 1998): specs compared
The Nissan 100 NX is the more powerful of the two, with up to 143 hp against 136 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 203 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.9 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. The Mazda MX-3 is the lighter car, from 1,030 kg against 1,050 kg. At 4,219 mm, the Mazda MX-3 is 79 mm longer than the Nissan 100 NX.
| Specification |
Nissan
100 NX
1991 – 1996
|
Mazda
MX-3
1991 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1991 – 1996 | 1991 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 5 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 143 hp | 90 – 136 hp |
| Torque | 133 – 178 Nm | 134 – 160 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 11.0 s | 8.5 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 171 – 209 km/h | 179 – 203 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.9 – 8.5 L/100 km | 7.4 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,140 mm | 4,219 mm |
| Width | 1,679 mm | 1,694 mm |
| Height | 1,321 mm | 1,311 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,431 mm | 2,456 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,050 – 1,100 kg | 1,030 – 1,145 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.