Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
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| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Mazda 323 is available with front wheel drive, while Mazda RX-8 can be equipped with rear wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | 1.3 (petrol) | |
| 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: | 71 - 88 HP | 192 - 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 - 132 NM | 211 - 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 - 16.8 seconds | 6.4 - 7.2 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 - 8.4 | 10.8 - 11.4 | |
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Mazda 323 petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda RX-8. 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: | 4.04 m | 4.40 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.34 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller, but higher. Mazda 323 is 36 cm shorter than the Mazda RX-8, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 323 has 14 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. The Mazda RX-8 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`595 | ~ 1`779 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 5000 | |
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