Mazda 323 1994 vs BMW 3 series 1993
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 90 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 150 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 12 HP less power than BMW 3 series, whereas torque is 16 NM less than BMW 3 series. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 52 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 880 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Mazda 323) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 3 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 9 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. BMW 3 series might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The BMW 3 series 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.21 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.39 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 18 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 323 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 325 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1030 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 25 litres less trunk space than the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.2 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`635 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 2000 | |
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