Mazda vs. Nissan

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Mazda and Nissan contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Mazda and Nissan cars.

When comparing the Mazda brand to the Nissan brand, Mazda has the advantage in the areas of depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, reliability, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, used car pricing, horsepower, fuel efficiency and variety of models offered.

Mazda versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mazda versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 3 out of 3 vehicle comparisons. Nissan also has a lower used vehicle starting price in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 2 out of 3 comparisons.

Mazda versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 2 out of 3 model comparisons, with Mazda offering more horsepower in 1 comparisons. Nissan offers higher MPG for its vehicles in their base trim in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Mazda versus Nissan: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Mazda versus Nissan overall quality ratings shows Mazda with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Mazda has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Nissan shows higher retained value ratings in 0 out of 3 comparisons, and Mazda and Nissan tie over 1 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mazda and Nissan each have better car rankings in 4 categories. Mazda ranks better in the following cases: Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Best Compact Cars, Mazda Mazda6 in Best Midsize Cars, Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Best Small Cars, and Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs. Nissan ranks better in the following cases: Nissan Murano in Best 5-seater SUVs, Nissan Murano in Best Crossover SUVs, Nissan Murano in Best Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Best SUVs with 3 Rows.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda CX-3 in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Mazda CX-5 in Most Reliable Small SUVs. Nissan has better car rankings in 2 categories: Nissan Murano in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs and Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 4 categories: Mazda Mazda6 in Safest Midsize Cars, Mazda Mazda3 Hatchback in Safest Small Cars, Mazda CX-50 in Safest Small SUVs, and Mazda CX-30 in Safest Subcompact SUVs. Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: Nissan Murano in Safest Crossover SUVs, Nissan Murano in Safest Midsize SUVs, and Nissan Pathfinder in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mazda CX-5 in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Small Cars for the Money, and Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mazda offers 8 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Nissan offers 7 SUVs, 1 wagon, 3 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Mazda offers 8 gasoline vehicles, 1 hybrid, and 2 plug-in hybrids. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Mazda offers 9 all-wheel-drive models, 1 front-wheel-drive model, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 7 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.