BMW 3 series 1996 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 161 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 26 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Mazda 323. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 650 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 4.20 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`660 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | 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 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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