Mazda Xedos 6 1998 vs Mazda 323 1994
| 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: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 107 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 138 NM | 134 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 11.9 seconds | |
| Mazda Xedos 6 engine produces 17 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 4 NM more than Mazda 323. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.2 | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda Xedos 6 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 Mazda Xedos 6 could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 980 km on highway | 910 km on highway | ||
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: | 16 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda MX-3, Kia RIO, Kia Cerato, Kia Carens | 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. Mazda Xedos 6 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda Xedos 6 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: | 4.56 m | 4.24 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.36 m | |
| Mazda Xedos 6 is 32 cm longer than the Mazda 323, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda Xedos 6 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 390 litres | 300 litres | |
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Mazda Xedos 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda Xedos 6 has 90 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Xedos 6 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`645 | 1`575 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 800 | |
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