Mazda 626 1999 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 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 171 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
| Mazda 626 engine produces 6 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.1 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.3 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 626 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 640 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 770 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 630'000 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: | 17 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Premacy, Mazda MPV | |
| 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 Mazda 626 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: | 4.59 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`685 | 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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