Fiat Brava 1995 vs Mazda 323 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 80 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 112 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is a more dynamic driving. Fiat Brava engine produces 10 HP less power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 22 NM less than Mazda 323. Due to the lower power, Fiat Brava reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Fiat Brava consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Fiat Brava could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Fiat Brava consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 4 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Fiat Brava engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.36 m | |
| Fiat Brava is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 4 cm wider, while the height of Fiat Brava is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 380 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1165 litres | no data | |
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Fiat Brava has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Fiat Brava has 80 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. The Mazda 323 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Fiat Brava is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`570 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | low | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
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