Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda MX-5 2005

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Mazda 323
1998 - 2001
Mazda MX-5
2005 - 2009
Body: HatchbackCabrio
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Mazda 323 is available with front wheel drive, while Mazda MX-5 can be equipped with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)1.8 - 2.0 (petrol)

Performance

Power: 71 - 88 HP126 - 167 HP
Torque: 108 - 132 NM167 - 190 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 - 16.8 seconds8.2 - 9.6 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.5 - 8.47.3 - 8.8
Mazda 323 petrol engines consumes on average 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda MX-5.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.04 m4.00 m
Width: 1.70 m1.72 m
Height: 1.40 m1.26 m
Mazda 323 is 4 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 14 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 304 litres150 litres
Mazda 323 has more luggage capacity.
Mazda 323 has 154 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5.
Turning diameter: 9.8 meters10 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda MX-5.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`595~ 1`365
Safety: no datano data
Quality:
above average

high
Average price (€): 8005400
Pros and Cons: Mazda 323 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • lower price
Mazda MX-5 has
  • only petrol engines available
  • fewer faults
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