Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda RX-8 2005
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 215 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 216 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 127 HP less power than Mazda RX-8, whereas torque is 84 NM less than Mazda RX-8. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 10.8 | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 2.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda RX-8, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 360 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 61 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 560 km in combined cycle | |
| 820 km on highway | 640 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 323) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (Mazda RX-8) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.34 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller, but higher. Mazda 323 is 39 cm shorter than the Mazda RX-8, 7 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 290 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 290 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 323 has 14 litres more trunk space than the Mazda RX-8. The Mazda RX-8 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 | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Mazda RX-8, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`748 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 3600 | |
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