Mazda 323 1998 vs Mazda 626 1999
| 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 | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 71 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 128 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 16.8 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 29 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 92 NM less than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 5.2 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 323 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, 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 | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 55 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 502 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 198 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.6 metres less than that of the Mazda 626, 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: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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