Toyota Avensis 1997 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 128 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Avensis is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Avensis engine produces 40 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 46 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Toyota Avensis reaches 100 km/h speed 2.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 7.5 | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Avensis consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Avensis could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 17 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Toyota Picnic, Toyota Carina E, Toyota Hiace | Used also on Mazda Demio | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Avensis 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.42 m | |
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Toyota Avensis is larger. Toyota Avensis is 29 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1000 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Avensis is 0.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 323, which means Toyota Avensis can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`400 | 1`625 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Toyota Avensis has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Toyota Avensis, so Toyota Avensis quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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