Diesel and petrol · 1977–2004

Mazda 323

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the Mazda 323. By the official figures, the 2002 uses 8.1 L/100km.

Mazda 323 in silver
Fuel use
8.1 L/100km
2002 official
Seats
5

What a 323 costs to run

At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, Canada first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.94/L petrol$23.81 per 100 km$2,620
Australia$2.42/L petrol$19.59 per 100 km$2,174
United Kingdom£1.74/L petrol£22.73 per 100 miles£1,591
United States$4.35/gal petrol$14.99 per 100 miles$2,024

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

BJ, 2020

Specs for the 1.6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
BJ
Built
1998-2003
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
78 kW
Gearbox
5-speed manual

BJ, 1998–2003

Specs for the 1.6; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
BJ
Built
1998-2003
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
1.6 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Power
78 kW
Gearbox
5-speed manual

BA, 1994–1997

Specs for the 1.5; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Hatchback
Size class
Small
Generation
BA
Built
1994-1998
Seats
5
Doors
5
Drive
FWD

Engine

Engine
1.5 L 4-cylinder petrol
Engine size
1,489 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2002Petrol8.1 L/100km35 mpg29 mpg—
1995Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
1994Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
1993Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
1992Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
1989Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1988Petrol9.8 L/100km29 mpg24 mpg—
1987Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—
1986Petrol9.4 L/100km30 mpg25 mpg—

Mazda 323 questions

What is the fuel consumption of the Mazda 323?

The 2002 Mazda 323 uses 8.1 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a Mazda 323 cost to run a year in Canada?

At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $2,620 in New Zealand, $2,174 in Australia, £1,591 in United Kingdom, $2,024 in United States.

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