Mazda Demio Vs Nissan Note comparison in Kenya

Demio and Note are some of the top hatchback cars in Kenya. If you are palling to get any other two, you will need to understand what they both have to offer. Below, we look at these two cars’ specifications head to head, this will be a full comparison of the Mazda Demio and Nissan Note to cover their differences and similarities. By the end, you will be able to tell which vehicle fits your need best.

Introduction

Mazda Demio has been in the market longer since it was introduced in 1996 while the Nissan Note was introduced in 2004. Both cars have gone facelifts and additional features over the years, Demio however has been changing more frequently and there was even a facelift around 2014 that gave the vehicle a new look. Both cars can be used for family and taxi business, Mazda Demio tends to be more popular than the Nissan Note when it comes to the online taxi business.

Check, Nissan Note Price in Kenya and a full review.

Mazda Demio Vs Nissan Note comparison

In the sections below, we will look at the interior, exterior and engine specs of each car. You will note there are some similarities and also differences between the two.

Nissan Note Vs Mazda Demio exterior

As we mentioned earlier both of the cars have a hatchback body design, when the body design is different, they are both compact cars. Identifying the two is easy since they have different body shapes, the Note is boxy while the Demio is curvier. The facelift of the Demio in 2014 made it more attractive than the previous models, the Note is also attractive but we feel like the new shape Demio wins in this.

Below is a look at how the exterior features of these two compare:

They are both hatchbacks
Both have 5 doors(two front, two rear and the tailgate)
The ground clearance of Demio is 5.7 inches while that of the Nissan Note is 5.9 inches. For both, it is low and you might have problems cruising large bumps
On both cars, you get alloy rims and foglights on higher trims, base trims do not have fog lights and they come with steel rims
Also, there are a range of colors to pick from on both cars

Mazda Demio Vs Nissan Note interior

The interior of this car is basic, material used are not premium, most model have cloth seats and hard plastics on the dashboard and door panels. Even so both cars are comfortable to to be, the Nissan Note wins when it come to space.

Below is a look at the interior of both vehicles:

Both can seat 5(two at the front and three at the back)
The legroom of the Nissan Note is okay on both rows but for the Mazda Demio, tall people might find it it tight
The boot space of the Note is bigger than that of the Demio, for both cars, you can fold the back seats for more space
Both cars also do have storage compartments such as cupholders, door bins and glovebox

Mazda Demio Vs Nissan Note engine

Nissan Note engine and transmission are not as reliable as those of the Mazda Demio. In Mazda Demio, the main problem reported is not with the engine, it is the rear axial snapping, for Nissan Note, the CVT has been known to be problematic, this is caused by not so efficient CVT cooling sytem from the manuafcturer, you can hence install an efficient one to avoid overheating.

Here is a look at how the engine of the Note compares to that of the Mazda Demio:

Mazda Demio engine options are the 1300cc or the 1500cc while that of the Nissan Note is 1500cc or 2000cc
Demio has turbocharge option while Note has a supercharger option, on Nissan Note the option has a DIGS badge
Fuel consumption of the Demio is between 20km/l to 30km/l while that of the Note is 14km/l to 26km/l, this largely depends on the engine you go for
Recent models of Mazda Demio have a 6-speed Transmission while the Nissan Note has a CVT transmission in most cases
On both cars, you can choose between 2WD or 4WD
Power from the Demio is 83ps to 116ps while that from the Note is 79ps to 140ps
Both have a tank capacity of 41 Liters

Mazda Demio VS Nissan Note price in Kenya

The Mazda Demio is more costly than the Note, while the price on Nissan Note is starting from KSh 850,000 for a foreign used one, that of the Demio is 1 million and above.

See, Mazda Demio Price in Kenya and a full review.

As you can see from above, the Demio and Mazda have their similarities and differences. We hope you will be able to pick one that suits you best.