Audi A3 1996 vs Mazda 323 1994
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
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Audi A3 is more dynamic to drive. Audi A3 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Audi A3 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Audi A3 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Audi A3 could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Audi A3 consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 930 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
| 680 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Seat Leon, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Audi A3 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: | 4.15 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.36 m | |
| Audi A3 is 9 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 4 cm wider, while the height of Audi A3 is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 300 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1110 litres | no data | |
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Audi A3 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Audi A3 has 50 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. The Mazda 323 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Audi A3 is 0.7 metres more than that of the Mazda 323, which means Audi A3 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`600 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Audi A3 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 323, so Audi A3 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.0/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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