Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda 3 2006

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Mazda 323
1998 - 2001
Mazda 3
2006 - 2009
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Engines: 1.3 - 2.01.3 - 2.3

Performance

Power: 72 - 114 HP84 - 265 HP
Torque: 108 - 220 NM122 - 380 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.8 - 16.9 seconds6.1 - 14.9 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.1 - 9.04.7 - 9.7
Mazda 323 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 3. On average, Mazda 323 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.20 m4.42 m
Width: 1.70 m1.76 m
Height: 1.42 m1.46 m
Mazda 323 is smaller.
Mazda 323 is 22 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 4 cm lower.
Trunk capacity: 355 litres300 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1000 litres1229 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 323 has 55 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. The Mazda 3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 3 (by 229 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.4 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`649~ 1`808
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

above average
Average price (€): 6001800
Rating in user reviews: 7.8/10 8.8/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 323 has
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mazda 3 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • fewer faults
  • higher ratings in user reviews
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