Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Mazda 323 1998
Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Mazda RX-8 is available with rear wheel drive, while Mazda 323 can be equipped with front wheel drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 (petrol) | 1.3 - 2.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Mazda 323 is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 192 - 250 HP | 71 - 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 211 - 220 NM | 108 - 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.4 - 7.2 seconds | 11.8 - 16.8 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.8 - 11.4 | 6.5 - 8.4 | |
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Mazda RX-8 petrol engines consumes on average 3.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than Mazda 323. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.40 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is larger, but lower. Mazda RX-8 is 36 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 290 litres | 304 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
290 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda RX-8 has 14 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 323. This could mean that the Mazda RX-8 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda RX-8 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 323, which means Mazda RX-8 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`779 | ~ 1`595 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 800 | |
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