Mazda 323 2001 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 95 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 143 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 14.2 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 2001 engine produces 7 HP more power than Mazda 323 1998, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Mazda 323 1998. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.6 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
| By specification Mazda 323 2001 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323 1998, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 2001 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 770 km on highway | 820 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda Demio | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 1998 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 323 1998 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 | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mazda 323 2001 is 21 cm longer than the Mazda 323 1998, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 323 2001 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 355 litres | 304 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1000 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 323 2001 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 323 2001 has 51 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323 1998. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 2001 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 323 1998, which means Mazda 323 2001 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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