Mazda 323 1994 vs Rover 200 1993
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 237 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Rover 200 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 53 HP less power than Rover 200, whereas torque is 54 NM less than Rover 200. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 7.9 | |
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The Rover 200 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Rover 200, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 255 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| Rover 200 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
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 | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda Xedos 9 | Used also on Rover 400 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mazda 323 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 323 is 2 cm longer than the Rover 200, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 323 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 352 litres | |
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Rover 200 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 323 has 52 litres less trunk space than the Rover 200. This could mean that the Mazda 323 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Rover 200, which means Mazda 323 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`615 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | no data | |
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