Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda RX-8 2003

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Mazda 323
1998 - 2001
Mazda RX-8
2003 - 2009
Body: HatchbackCoupe
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 RX-8 can be equipped with rear wheel drive.
Engines: 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel)1.3 (petrol)

Performance

Power: 71 - 88 HP192 - 250 HP
Torque: 108 - 132 NM211 - 220 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.8 - 16.8 seconds6.4 - 7.2 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.5 - 8.410.8 - 11.4
Mazda 323 petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Mazda RX-8.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.04 m4.40 m
Width: 1.70 m1.77 m
Height: 1.40 m1.34 m
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 litres290 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
no data290 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 meters10.6 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 datano data
Quality:
above average
no data
Average price (€): 8003600
Pros and Cons: Mazda 323 has
  • petrol and diesel engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Mazda RX-8 has
  • only petrol engines available
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