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 used car pricing, depreciation, towing capacity, overall quality, safety, retained value and vehicle rankings. Nissan has the advantage in the areas of new car pricing, horsepower, fuel efficiency and reliability.

Mazda versus Nissan: Pricing and Value: Analyzing Mazda versus Nissan pricing we see a lower new vehicle starting price for Nissan in 5 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. In contrast, Mazda has lower used vehicle starting prices in 4 out of 5 vehicle comparisons. Mazda models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 4 out of 5 comparisons.

Mazda versus Nissan: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Nissan vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 4 out of 5 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 3 out of 4 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 3 out of 3 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Nissan has the advantage in 2 out of 3 comparisons. Mazda has better safety ratings in 3 out of 5 comparisons. Mazda and Nissan tie for safety in 2 comparisons. Mazda shows higher ratings for retained value in 4 out of 5 comparisons.

Best Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 10 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Best 7-Seater SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Compact Cars, Mazda MX-5 Miata in Best Convertibles, Mazda CX-9 in Best Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Best Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Best Small Cars, Mazda CX-5 in Best Small SUVs, Mazda CX-3 in Best Subcompact SUVs, and Mazda CX-9 in Best SUVs with 3 Rows. Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: Nissan 370Z (coupe) in Best 2-seater Cars, Nissan Murano in Best 5-seater SUVs, and Nissan 370Z (coupe) in Best Sports Cars.

Most Reliable Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 3 categories: Mazda MX-5 Miata in Most Reliable Convertibles, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Most Reliable Small Cars, and Mazda CX-3 in Most Reliable Subcompact SUVs. Nissan has better car rankings in 6 categories: Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Crossover SUVs, Nissan Altima in Most Reliable Midsize Cars, Nissan Pathfinder in Most Reliable Midsize SUVs, Nissan Rogue in Most Reliable Small SUVs, Nissan 370Z (coupe) in Most Reliable Sports Cars, and Nissan Armada in Most Reliable SUVs with 3 Rows.

Safest Car Rankings: Mazda has better car rankings in 5 categories: Mazda CX-9 in Safest Crossover SUVs, Mazda Mazda6 in Safest Midsize Cars, Mazda CX-9 in Safest Midsize SUVs, Mazda Mazda3 Sedan in Safest Small Cars, and Mazda CX-9 in Safest SUVs with 3 Rows.

Best Cars for the Money Rankings: Mazda has the better car ranking in 1 category: CX-9 in Best Midsize SUVs for the Money. Nissan has better car rankings in 3 categories: Nissan Rogue in Best Crossover SUVs for the Money, Nissan Versa in Best Small Cars for the Money, and Nissan Rogue in Best SUVs with 3 Rows for the Money.

Available Body Styles: Mazda offers 9 SUVs, 1 sedan, 2 convertibles, and 1 hatchback. In comparison, Nissan offers 6 SUVs, 4 sedans, 2 coupes, and 1 hatchback.

Drivetrain Options: Mazda offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 2 plug-in hybrids, and 1 electric vehicle. Nissan offers 14 gasoline vehicles and 2 electric vehicles.

Mazda offers 10 all-wheel-drive models, 3 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Nissan offers 6 all-wheel-drive models, 10 front-wheel-drive models, and 1 rear-wheel-drive model.