Hyundai Elantra 2001 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 12 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 840 km with real consumption | 880 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | 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. 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. | |||
| Mazda 323 2001 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
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`880 | 1`650 | |
| 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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