Mazda 323 1994 vs Mazda Xedos 6 1998
| 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 | 107 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 138 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 17 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 6, whereas torque is 4 NM less than Mazda Xedos 6. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.6 | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 6, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda Xedos 6 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. | |||
| Mazda Xedos 6 1998 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda Xedos 6 1998 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.56 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.34 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 32 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 6, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 323 is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 390 litres | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 6. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`645 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
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