Hyundai Pony 3 Doors (1989 – 1994) vs Mazda 323 Hatchback (1989 – 1994): specs compared
The Mazda 323 Hatchback is the more powerful of the two, with up to 103 hp against 84 hp. The Hyundai Pony 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.0 s against 11.2 s. The Mazda 323 Hatchback has the higher top speed: 175 km/h against 170 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.6 L/100 km. At 4,100 mm, the Hyundai Pony 3 Doors is 105 mm longer than the Mazda 323 Hatchback.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Pony 3 Doors
1989 – 1994
|
Mazda
323 Hatchback
1989 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1994 | 1989 – 1994 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 72 – 84 hp | 56 – 106 hp |
| Torque | 119 – 121 Nm | 99 – 150 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 11.0 – 12.8 s | 11.2 – 16.5 s |
| Top speed | 160 – 170 km/h | 145 – 175 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.6 – 8.3 L/100 km | 5.9 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,100 mm | 3,995 mm |
| Width | 1,610 mm | 1,674 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,379 – 1,389 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,380 mm | 2,451 mm |
| Curb weight | 930 – 950 kg | 925 – 1,120 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

