Mazda 323 2001 vs Mazda 626 1999
| 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: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 15.3 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 25 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 44 NM less than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 880 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 700 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 560'000 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 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.25 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 34 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 502 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1000 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 147 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 323, so Mazda 626 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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