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Mazda 323 Hatchback

1994 – 1997 Hatchback Japan

The Mazda 323 Hatchback was in production from 1994 to 1997. Its petrol engines range from 73 to 114 hp across 5 variants. The lightest version weighs only 1,030 kg. Compared with the previous generation (1989 – 1994), peak power rose from 106 to 114 hp, and minimum weight went up by 105 kg. It was also available as a estate.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
1.4L 5MT FWD (73 HP)
1.3 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 73 hp 13.3 s 164 5-speed manual
1.5L 4AT FWD (88 HP)
1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 88 hp 14.2 s 161 4-speed automatic
1.5L 5MT FWD (88 HP)
1.5 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 88 hp 11.8 s 172 5-speed manual
1.9L 4AT FWD (114 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 114 hp 12.2 s 172 4-speed automatic
1.9L 5MT FWD (114 HP)
1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 114 hp 9.7 s 188 5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1324 cm3 (81 ci)
Power
54 KW @ 5500 RPM73 HP @ 5500 RPM72 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
77 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM104 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
102 mph (164 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
13.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/70 R13S

Dimensions

Length
158.9 in (4036 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
55.3 in (1405 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
98.6 in (2504 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2271 lbs (1030 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3318 lbs (1505 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
Highway
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined
32.2 mpg US (7.3 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1489 cm3 (91 ci)
Power
65 KW @ 5500 RPM88 HP @ 5500 RPM87 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
97 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM132 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
14.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/70 R13T

Dimensions

Length
158.9 in (4036 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
55.3 in (1405 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
98.6 in (2504 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2392 lbs (1085 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3527 lbs (1600 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1489 cm3 (91 ci)
Power
65 KW @ 5500 RPM88 HP @ 5500 RPM87 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
97 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM132 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/70 R13T

Dimensions

Length
158.9 in (4036 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
55.3 in (1405 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
98.6 in (2504 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2348 lbs (1065 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3472 lbs (1575 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway
40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km)
Combined
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1840 cm3 (112 ci)
Power
83.8 KW @ 6000 RPM114 HP @ 6000 RPM112 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
116 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM157 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
107 mph (172 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/70 R13T

Dimensions

Length
158.9 in (4036 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
55.3 in (1405 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
98.6 in (2504 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2491 lbs (1130 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3627 lbs (1645 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1840 cm3 (112 ci)
Power
83.8 KW @ 6000 RPM114 HP @ 6000 RPM112 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque
116 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM157 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel capacity
14.5 gallons (54.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed
117 mph (188 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Discs
Rear
Drums

Tires

Tire Size
175/70 R13T

Dimensions

Length
158.9 in (4036 mm)
Width
67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height
55.3 in (1405 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.5/57.5 in (1,461/1,461 mm)
Wheelbase
98.6 in (2504 mm)
Ground Clearance
5.9 in (150 mm)
Cargo Volume
10.6 cuFT (300 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight
2447 lbs (1110 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3583 lbs (1625 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
Highway
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Combined
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Length4,036 mm
Width1,709 mm
Height1,405 mm
Wheelbase2,504 mm
Curb weight1,030 – 1,130 kg
Torque104 – 157 Nm

Ranges across all 5 variants of this generation.