Mazda 323 1994 vs Mazda 6 2005
| 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: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.8 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 | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 45 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 58 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1080 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 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. | |||
| Mazda 6 2005 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.69 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.44 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 66 cm shorter than the Mazda 6, 8 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 501 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 201 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 1 metres less than that of the Mazda 6, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`505 | 1`825 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 485 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1200 | |
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