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, about $2,620 a year in New Zealand.
- Fuel use
- 8.1 L/100km
- 2002 official
- A year's petrol
- $2,620
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- Seats
- 5
What a 323 costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $23.81 per 100 km | $2,620 |
| Australia | $2.42/L petrol | $19.56 per 100 km | $2,171 |
| 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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1992 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1989 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1988 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 1987 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 1986 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 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 New Zealand?
About $2,620 a year at today's average petrol price of $2.94/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
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