Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda 626 1999
| 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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 12 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mazda 626. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 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 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Demio | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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 | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 55 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 502 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 198 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda 626, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 323, so Mazda 626 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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