Mazda 323 1998 3 door

This generation of Mazda 323 3 door has been produced from December, 1998 to February, 2001. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Mazda is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 1.3 to 1.5 litres and power of from 75 to 88 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.0 litres and power of 71 HP.
The car is available with both manual (3 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

Mazda 323 1998 3 door average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.4 to 8.4 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 6.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mazda 323 1998 3 door petrol engine version is Mazda 323 P 1.3i, consuming 7.4 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Mazda 323 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 3 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mazda 323 modification.

Mazda 323 1998 3 door CO2 emissions are from 177 to 201 grams per kilometer. Mazda 323 version with the lowest CO2 emissions is Mazda 323 P 1.3i, which produces 177 grams of CO2 per one kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 11.8 seconds has Mazda 323 P 1.5i version, conversely the tardiest one is Mazda 323 P 2.0 D reaching this speed only in 16.8 seconds. The maximum top speed is 173 km/h for the 1.5 petrol 4-cylinder 88 hp version (Mazda 323 P 1.5i).

Lenght of Mazda 323 is 404 cm, it is small car. For comparison - Mazda 323 is about 2 cm longer than Volkswagen Golf hatchback, but 6 cm shorter than Ford Escort hatchback. Mazda 323 gross weight is from 1510 to 1690 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Mazda 323 trunk space is 304 litres.

This Mazda is relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 700 €. According to user reviews, average Mazda 323 repair costs are 55 € per year. Users calculated Mazda 323 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 1800 € cost per year and 0.19 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 60%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 25% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Mazda 323 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Mazda 323 prices and costs.

In user reviews Mazda 323 received average grade 8.0 (from 10) - better than average rate for same years cars (7.6). Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 89% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

Mazda 323 modifications

Mazda 323 prices

Mazda 323 1998 - 2001 hatchback price in Latvia is from 400 € to 900 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mazda 323 price is more below average - Mazda 323 is approximately for 21 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 1998 - 2001 prices). Despite of relatively low price Mazda 323 quality is above average (see below), so this Mazda can be a good buy.