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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.5 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: | 90 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.2 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 30 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 31 NM less than Mazda 6. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 640 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: | 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 | 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 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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): | no data | 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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