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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 196 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 3 HP less power than Subaru XV, whereas torque is 13 NM less than Subaru XV. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Subaru XV is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 3.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Subaru XV. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 460 km with real consumption | 750 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) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 350'000 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 Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda Xedos 9 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Subaru Forester, Subaru Impreza, Subaru Legacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Subaru XV might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 323 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 | 4.45 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: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 14 800 | |
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