Mazda 323 1989 vs Toyota Avensis 2000
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 20 HP less power than Toyota Avensis, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Toyota Avensis. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 9.6 l/100km | 7.3 l/100km | |
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The Toyota Avensis is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Avensis. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 570 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Toyota Avensis gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-3 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Corolla, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Celica | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis 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: | 4.26 m | 4.52 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 26 cm shorter than the Toyota Avensis, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 1 metres less than that of the Toyota Avensis, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`300 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 390 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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