Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda MX-3 1991
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 2 HP less power than Mazda MX-3, whereas torque is 3 NM less than Mazda MX-3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.1 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 15 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: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Demio | Used also on Mazda 323 | |
| 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 | 4.22 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 | 289 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 323 has 15 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`585 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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