Mazda 323 1989 vs Toyota Avensis 2000
| 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 | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 129 HP | |
| Torque: | 150 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 10 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 23 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.4 | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 1.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 270 litres more fuel. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 323 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Toyota Avensis 2000 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Avensis 2000 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 53 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 309 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 460 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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