Mazda 323 1998 vs Peugeot 306 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
|
Peugeot 306 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 47 HP less power than Peugeot 306, whereas torque is 48 NM less than Peugeot 306. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 9.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 9.3 l/100km | |
|
The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 306. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 850 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 640 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 10 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.03 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.35 m | |
|
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 | |
|
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 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda 323 has
|
Peugeot 306 has
| |