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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 182 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 11 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.8 | 9.2 | |
| Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 590 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 760 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 630'000 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: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Premacy, Mazda MPV | |
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0 engine | |||
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`780 | 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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