Mazda 323 1994 vs Subaru XV 2012
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 114 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 2 HP more power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Subaru XV. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.6 l/100km | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 225 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 920 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Subaru XV gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.45 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.57 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 21 cm shorter than the Subaru XV, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 21 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1270 litres | |
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Subaru XV has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Subaru XV, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`625 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 14 800 | |
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