Mazda MX-3 1991 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-3 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda MX-3 engine produces 2 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Mazda MX-3 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda MX-3 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Mazda MX-3 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda MX-3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 860 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 323 | Used also on Mazda Demio | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.31 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mazda MX-3 is 18 cm longer than the Mazda 323, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda MX-3 is 9 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 289 litres | 304 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda MX-3 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 323. This could mean that the Mazda MX-3 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`475 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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