Mazda 323 1994 vs Audi A4 2004
| 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: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 12 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 14 NM less than Audi A4. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 850 km with real consumption | ||
| Audi A4 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 460'000 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 Audi A4 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Audi A4 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Audi A4 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 | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 35 cm shorter than the Audi A4, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 460 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 720 litres | |
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Audi A4 has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 160 litres less trunk space than the Audi A4. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Audi A4, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`850 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Audi A4 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 470 percent more cases than Audi A4, so Audi A4 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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