Mazda 626 2000 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 110 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 230 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 12.2 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 10 HP more power than Mazda 323, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.9 | 5.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km | 6.2 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 15 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 626 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1080 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1250 km on highway | 1120 km on highway | ||
| 1100 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 6 years | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 626 is larger. Mazda 626 is 34 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 1 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1000 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 626 has 147 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 626 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 323, so Mazda 626 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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