Mazda 323 1998 vs Ford Fiesta 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.8 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 105 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 17.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 11 HP more power than Ford Fiesta, whereas torque is 23 NM more than Ford Fiesta. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 6.1 | |
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The Ford Fiesta is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fiesta, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 40 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 650 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 3.83 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.63 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.32 m | |
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Mazda 323 is larger. Mazda 323 is 21 cm longer than the Ford Fiesta, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 323 is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 250 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 930 litres | |
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Mazda 323 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 323 has 54 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Ford Fiesta. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`690 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | below average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Ford Fiesta has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
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