Kia RIO 1999 vs Mazda 323 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| 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/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Engines: | 1.3 - 1.5 (petrol) | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda 323 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 108 HP | 71 - 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 115 - 140 NM | 108 - 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 - 14.3 seconds | 11.8 - 16.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 8.7 | 6.5 - 8.4 | |
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Kia RIO petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda 323. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.22 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.40 m | |
| Kia RIO is 18 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Kia RIO is 4 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 326 litres | 304 litres | |
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Kia RIO has more luggage capacity. Kia RIO has 22 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.5 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Kia RIO is 0.3 metres less than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`426 | ~ 1`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 800 | |
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