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: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 17 HP more power than Audi A4, but torque is 12 NM less than Audi A4. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Audi A4 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 2.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A4. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 460 km with real consumption | 780 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 | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda Xedos 9 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
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: | 10.6 meters | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.5 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`430 | 1`890 | |
| 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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