BMW 3 series 1994 vs Mazda 323 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 175 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
| BMW 3 series engine produces 34 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Mazda 323. Despite the higher power, BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification 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. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, BMW 3 series consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.34 m | |
| BMW 3 series is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 2 cm wider, while the height of BMW 3 series is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 325 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the BMW 3 series is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | 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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