Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Coupe
Production years: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994
In 1989, Mazda introduced the sixth generation of its compact-segment contender, the 323, in three body shapes. The 3-door version was the sportiest of them all.
Like Honda, Mazda made three cars that wore the same name, but they have little in common. Take the hatchback, for instance. It was a car addressed for those looking for a 3-door vehicle fit for urban use and performing well on long trips. Depending on the engine version, it could have been fuel-efficient or quick on its feet. Or should we say wheels?
While other carmakers already started to round up their vehicles' design, Mazda played the last card for a wedged-shaped vehicle. The straight lines and flat body panels of the 323 hatchbacks were similar to some of the '80s European cars. Still, there was a shy tendency to soften the edges on the hood and the rear quarter panels.
Inside, the 323 hatchback featured the same plain design with straight lines like it was at the beginning of the '80s. For specific versions, Mazda offered a useless instrument panel with digital dials. It was harder to read it, and most of the owners chose the regular, analog panel. Depending on the version, Mazda offered the 323 with either bucket seats or with high-bolstered seats for the front passengers. There was not too much room in the rear, but two adults could fit well. The seatback was split-folding to expand the trunk area.
Under the hood, the Japanese carmaker installed a very wide choice of engines, from a frugal 1.3-liter to a performance 1.8-liter turbocharged. The 323 was offered with an all-wheel-drive system as well.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 3AT (73 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1323 cm3 |
Power: | 53.7 KW @ 6000 RPM 73 HP @ 6000 RPM 72 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 75 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 101 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 98 mph (158 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 3-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.5 in (1,430/1,435 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3285 lbs (1490 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km) |
Highway: | Infinity mpg US (0 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.3L 5MT (73 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1323 cm3 |
Power: | 53.7 KW @ 6000 RPM 73 HP @ 6000 RPM 72 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 75 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 101 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.5 in (1,430/1,435 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2061 lbs (935 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3263 lbs (1480 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT (67 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1324 cm3 |
Power: | 49 KW @ 5200 RPM 67 HP @ 5200 RPM 66 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 73 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM 99 Nm @ 3500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 99 mph (159 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.5 in (1,430/1,435 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2039 lbs (925 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3109 lbs (1410 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42.8 mpg US (5.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.4L 5MT (73 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1324 cm3 |
Power: | 53.7 KW @ 6000 RPM 73 HP @ 6000 RPM 72 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 77 lb-ft @ 3700 RPM 105 Nm @ 3700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 104 mph (167 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.5 in (1,430/1,435 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2083 lbs (945 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3175 lbs (1440 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 167 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 4AT (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 62 KW @ 5200 RPM 84 HP @ 5200 RPM 83 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 125 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 103 mph (166 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 13.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.5 in (1,430/1,435 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2150 lbs (975 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 5MT (84 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1598 cm3 |
Power: | 62 KW @ 5200 RPM 84 HP @ 5200 RPM 83 BHP @ 5200 RPM |
Torque: | 92 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 125 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 107 mph (172 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13T |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.5 in (1,430/1,435 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2094 lbs (950 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 171 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9L 5MT 4WD (103 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1840 cm3 |
Power: | 78 KW @ 5500 RPM 106 HP @ 5500 RPM 105 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 150 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 109 mph (175 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 175/70 R13H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Height: | 54.7 in (1389 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.5 in (1,430/1,435 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469 lbs (1120 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3494 lbs (1585 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20.1 mpg US (11.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25.6 mpg US (9.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 218 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.8L D 5MT (56 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1720 cm3 |
Power: | 41.2 KW @ 4300 RPM 56 HP @ 4300 RPM 55 BHP @ 4300 RPM |
Torque: | 81 lb-ft @ 2800 RPM 110 Nm @ 2800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Indirect Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 13.2 gallons (50.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 90 mph (145 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 16.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 155 R13S |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 157.3 in (3995 mm) |
Width: | 65.9 in (1674 mm) |
Height: | 54.3 in (1379 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 56.3/56.5 in (1,430/1,435 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2161 lbs (980 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3417 lbs (1550 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 50 mpg US (4.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 156 g/km |