Lada Samara 3 Doors (1986 – 1999) vs Mazda 323 Station Wagon (1986 – 1994): specs compared
The Mazda 323 Station Wagon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 86 hp against 72 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.4 s against 14.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 163 km/h against 154 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.3 L/100 km against 7.1 L/100 km. The Lada Samara 3 Doors is the lighter car, from 910 kg against 950 kg. At 4,234 mm, the Mazda 323 Station Wagon is 228 mm longer than the Lada Samara 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Lada
Samara 3 Doors
1986 – 1999
|
Mazda
323 Station Wagon
1986 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Russia | Japan |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1999 | 1986 – 1994 |
| Body style | 3 Doors · Hatchback | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 53 – 72 hp | 56 – 86 hp |
| Torque | 79 – 118 Nm | 102 – 125 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 14.0 – 20.0 s | 11.4 – 19.0 s |
| Top speed | 138 – 154 km/h | 140 – 163 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 7.5 L/100 km | 6.3 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,006 mm | 4,219 – 4,234 mm |
| Width | 1,621 mm | 1,646 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,461 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 910 kg | 950 – 1,105 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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