Honda Civic 1995 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 160 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 153 NM | 161 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Honda Civic is more dynamic to drive. Honda Civic engine produces 46 HP more power than Mazda 323, but torque is 8 NM less than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Honda Civic reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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By specification Honda Civic consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Civic could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Honda Civic consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 650 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 520 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 560'000 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: | 11 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Honda CRX | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 626, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.19 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
| Honda Civic is 1 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Civic is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1000 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Honda Civic is 0.4 metres less than that of the Mazda 323, which means Honda Civic can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`560 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Honda Civic, so Mazda 323 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 9.0/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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