BMW 3 series 1995 vs Mazda 323 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 1.7 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 56 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 110 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 16.5 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 80 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 2.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.9 | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. BMW 3 series consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the BMW 3 series could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 323) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.21 m | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.67 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.38 m | |
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BMW 3 series is larger. BMW 3 series is 22 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 3 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | 309 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1030 litres | no data | |
| BMW 3 series has 16 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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