Mazda 323 1994 vs Hyundai ix35 2009
| Body: | Hatchback | Crossover / SUV | |
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| Crossovers and SUVs have better off-road capabilities (higher ground clearance, can have 4x4 drive), they are preferable for driving on unpaved roads and rural areas. Also, the driver's seating position is higher in a crossover or SUVs, which provides better visibility also in city. This usually comes at the cost of higher fuel consumption, increased weight and higher maintenance costs. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 135 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 164 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai ix35 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 60 HP less power than Hyundai ix35, whereas torque is 57 NM less than Hyundai ix35. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 135 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 323 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 660 km with real consumption | ||
| Hyundai ix35 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai ix35 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 323 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Hyundai ix35 2009 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai ix35 2009 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.66 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 38 cm shorter than the Hyundai ix35, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 26 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 591 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1436 litres | |
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Hyundai ix35 has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 291 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai ix35. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Hyundai ix35, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`505 | 1`830 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 7400 | |
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