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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 120 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 4 HP less power than Mazda 6, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Mazda 6. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 6. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 610 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. | |||
| 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`625 | 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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