Mazda 323 1989 vs Mazda 626 1991
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 27 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Mazda 626. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 520'000 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 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-3 | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.39 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 44 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 455 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 747 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda 626, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`675 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 626, so Mazda 323 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 600 | |
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