Mazda 323 1998 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 111 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 13 HP more power than Peugeot 306, whereas torque is 21 NM more than Peugeot 306. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 6.8 l/100km | |
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The Peugeot 306 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 860 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1070 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Peugeot 306 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.35 m | |
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Mazda 323 is larger. Mazda 323 is 1 cm longer than the Peugeot 306, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 323 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 340 litres | |
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Peugeot 306 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 323 has 36 litres less trunk space than the Peugeot 306. 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: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Peugeot 306, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 306 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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