Mazda RX-8 2003 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Body: | Coupe | Hatchback | |
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| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.3 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 250 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 216 NM | 108 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 6.5 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Mazda RX-8 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda RX-8 engine produces 175 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 108 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Mazda RX-8 reaches 100 km/h speed 6.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 11.4 | 7.4 | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda RX-8 consumes 4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda RX-8 could require 600 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 61 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 530 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 680 km on highway | 800 km on highway | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| 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 (Mazda RX-8) 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: | 160'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 323 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 18 years | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 323 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. | |||
| Mazda RX-8 2003 1.3 engine: This rotor motor is very specific and capricious. It will suit the true enthusiast who is prepared to put up with high fuel and oil consumption as well as relatively frequent maintenance and repair work. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.33 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.33 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mazda RX-8 is larger, but lower. Mazda RX-8 is 29 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 8 cm wider, while the height of Mazda RX-8 is 7 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`820 | 1`510 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 4000 | 800 | |
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