Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda MX-5 2006
| Body: | Hatchback | Cabrio | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 160 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 188 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 8.3 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-5 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 89 HP less power than Mazda MX-5, whereas torque is 60 NM less than Mazda MX-5. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 8.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 7.7 | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-5, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 830 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 MX-5) 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 | 4.00 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.26 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 4 cm longer than the Mazda MX-5, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 14 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 150 litres | |
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Mazda 323 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 323 has 154 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda MX-5. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`355 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda MX-5 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 410 percent more cases than Mazda MX-5, so Mazda MX-5 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 5400 | |
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