Mazda 323 1994 vs Audi A3 1996
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 10 HP less power than Audi A3, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Audi A3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 930 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 680 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: | 4 years | 1 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | |
| 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 Audi A3 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: | 4.24 m | 4.15 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 9 cm longer than the Audi A3, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1110 litres | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 323 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Audi A3. This could mean that the Mazda 323 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.7 metres less than that of the Audi A3, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`600 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 323, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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