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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 225 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10 seconds | 8.6 seconds | |
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Audi A4 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 47 HP less power than Audi A4, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Audi A4. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 9.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 770 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. | |||
| Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine: The main known problems for this engine are turbocharger failure, ignition issues, and unstable idle.
The turbocharger frequently fails due to oil coking in the supply lines.
The ignition coils with ... More about Audi A4 2004 1.8 engine | |||
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`625 | 1`940 | |
| 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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