Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda Premacy 1999
| Body: | Hatchback | Minivan / MPV | |
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| 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 Premacy, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mazda Premacy. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Premacy. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 58 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 840 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 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 Premacy 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 626, Mazda 323 | |
| 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 | 4.30 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.57 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 26 cm shorter than the Mazda Premacy, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 323 is 17 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 420 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1848 litres | |
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Mazda Premacy has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 116 litres less trunk space than the Mazda Premacy. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda Premacy, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda Premacy has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda Premacy, so Mazda Premacy quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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