Hyundai Accent 1999 vs Mazda 323 2001

 
Hyundai Accent
1999 - 2003
Mazda 323
2001 - 2003
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.3 Petrol1.6 Petrol
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming belt

Performance

Power: 75 HP100 HP
Torque: 114 NM145 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 12.5 seconds11.6 seconds
Mazda 323 is a more dynamic driving.
Hyundai Accent engine produces 25 HP less power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Mazda 323. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Accent reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.47.5
Real fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100km8.0 l/100km
The Hyundai Accent is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
By specification Hyundai Accent consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Hyundai Accent over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel.
By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Accent consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323.
Fuel tank capacity: 45 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 700 km in combined cycle730 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway870 km on highway
600 km with real consumption680 km with real consumption
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Engines

Engine production duration: 11 years5 years
Engine spread: Used also on Hyundai GetzUsed only for this car
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Accent might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets: yesno
The Hyundai Accent 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: 4.20 m4.25 m
Width: 1.67 m1.70 m
Height: 1.40 m1.42 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Accent is 5 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Accent is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 321 litres355 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
859 litres1000 litres
Mazda 323 has more luggage space.
Hyundai Accent has 34 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 323. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 323 (by 141 litres).
Turning diameter: 9.9 meters10.6 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Accent is 0.7 metres less than that of the Mazda 323, which means Hyundai Accent can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): 1`5551`585
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
low

above average
Mazda 323 has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Accent has serious deffects in 75 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably significantly better
Average price (€): 600800
Pros and Cons: Hyundai Accent has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Mazda 323 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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