Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda RX-8 2003
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 250 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 6.5 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 162 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 84 NM less than Mazda RX-8. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 11.4 | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 3.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 585 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 530 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 680 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 323) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda RX-8) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 160'000 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 | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Demio | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
| 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: | 4.04 m | 4.33 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.33 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller, but higher. Mazda 323 is 29 cm shorter than the Mazda RX-8, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 7 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 323 has 14 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. The Mazda RX-8 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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3600 | |
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