Mazda 323 2001 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 130 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 171 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 2001 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 2001 engine produces 42 HP more power than Mazda 323 1998, whereas torque is 39 NM more than Mazda 323 1998. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 2001 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 1998 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 2001 consumes 1 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 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 2001 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323 1998. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 1998 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 420'000 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 2001 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Premacy, Mazda MPV | 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. | |||
| 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): | 1`650 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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