Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda 3 2003
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| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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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 - 2.0 | 1.6 - 2.0 | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 - 88 HP | 105 - 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 - 132 NM | 145 - 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 - 16.8 seconds | 9 - 12.4 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 8.4 | 5.0 - 8.2 | |
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On average, the Mazda 323 petrol engines consume nearly the same amount of fuel per 100 km as Mazda 3. On average, Mazda 323 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 45 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 675 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 109 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 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`595 | ~ 1`718 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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