Mazda 323 1994 vs Mazda MX-3 1991
| Body: | Hatchback | Coupe | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mazda MX-3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 and Mazda MX-3 have the same engine power, but Mazda 323 torque is 1 NM less than Mazda MX-3. Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda MX-3, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 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 MX-3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 860 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Mazda 323 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda MX-3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda MX-3 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 | 4.22 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.31 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 19 cm shorter than the Mazda MX-3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 323 is 9 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 289 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 323 has 11 litres more trunk space than the Mazda MX-3. The Mazda MX-3 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | 1`475 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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