Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda MX-3 1994
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 108 NM | 137 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 35 HP less power than Mazda MX-3, whereas torque is 29 NM less than Mazda MX-3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 323 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km on highway | 830 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Xedos 6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine: This engine is widely regarded as reliable, though it can develop certain issues over time. One of the most common problems is increased oil consumption, often starting after 120,000 km. This is frequently ... More about Mazda MX-3 1994 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.31 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 18 cm shorter than the Mazda MX-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 323 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 135 litres | |
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Mazda 323 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 323 has 169 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-3. The Mazda MX-3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`510 | 1`430 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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