Hyundai Elantra 2000 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda 323, but torque is 2 NM less than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Hyundai Elantra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 12 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Getz, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato | Used 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 Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Elantra 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: | 4.50 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Hyundai Elantra is larger. Hyundai Elantra is 25 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | 1000 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Elantra has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai Elantra (by 222 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 323, which means Hyundai Elantra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`740 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai Elantra has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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