Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda 3 2004
| 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: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 245 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 39 HP less power than Mazda 3, whereas torque is 117 NM less than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.0 | |
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The Mazda 3 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 1.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 225 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1270 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 3 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.49 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 45 cm shorter than the Mazda 3, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 413 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 675 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 109 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Mazda 3, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 125 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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