BMW 3 series 1993 vs Mazda 323 1998
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
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| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| BMW 3 series is available with rear wheel drive, while Mazda 323 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.6 - 2.5 | 1.3 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 - 170 HP | 72 - 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 - 245 NM | 108 - 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.8 - 14 seconds | 9.8 - 16.9 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 - 10.0 | 5.1 - 9.0 | |
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BMW 3 series petrol engines consumes on average 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 323. On average, BMW 3 series equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. BMW 3 series is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 323, width is practically the same , while the height of BMW 3 series is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | 1000 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, BMW 3 series has 30 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 323. This could mean that the BMW 3 series uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in BMW 3 series (by 30 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 323, which means BMW 3 series can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`676 | ~ 1`649 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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