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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 166 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 32 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 7.5 | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 840 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Matrix | 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.50 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 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 |
no data | 1000 litres | |
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Hyundai Elantra has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Elantra has 60 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. | |||
| 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`800 | 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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