Mazda 323 2001 vs Toyota RAV4 2006

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Mazda 323
2001 - 2003
Toyota RAV4
2006 - 2009
Body: HatchbackCrossover / SUV
Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs.
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda 323 is available with front wheel drive, while Toyota RAV4 can be equipped with four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 2.02.0 - 2.4

Performance

Power: 75 - 130 HP136 - 177 HP
Torque: 108 - 230 NM194 - 400 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.7 - 15.3 seconds9.3 - 12 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.8 - 9.26.6 - 10.3
Mazda 323 petrol engines consumes on average 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Toyota RAV4. On average, Mazda 323 equipped with diesel engines consume 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Toyota RAV4.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.25 m4.40 m
Width: 1.70 m1.83 m
Height: 1.42 m1.70 m
Mazda 323 is smaller.
Mazda 323 is 15 cm shorter than the Toyota RAV4, 13 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 28 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 355 litres586 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1000 litres1470 litres
Toyota RAV4 has more luggage space.
Mazda 323 has 231 litres less trunk space than the Toyota RAV4. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Toyota RAV4 (by 470 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.2 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota RAV4, which means Mazda 323 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`624~ 2`134
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 6005200
Rating in user reviews: 7.5/10 7.7/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 323 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • lower price
Toyota RAV4 has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
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