Mazda 323 1998 vs Nissan Micra 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.5 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 57 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 95 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 18.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 14 HP more power than Nissan Micra, whereas torque is 33 NM more than Nissan Micra. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.2 | |
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The Nissan Micra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Nissan Micra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 42 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Nissan Micra gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 3.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.60 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 323 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 323 is 29 cm longer than the Nissan Micra, 10 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 323 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 206 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 960 litres | |
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Mazda 323 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 323 has 98 litres more trunk space than the Nissan Micra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`390 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 323 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Nissan Micra, so Mazda 323 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1600 | |
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