Mazda 323 Hatchback (1994 – 1998) vs Dodge Neon (1994 – 1998): specs compared
The Dodge Neon is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 144 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 9.4 s. The Mazda 323 Hatchback has the higher top speed: 208 km/h against 200 km/h. The Dodge Neon is the lighter car, from 482 kg against 1,115 kg. At 4,343 mm, the Dodge Neon is 99 mm longer than the Mazda 323 Hatchback.
| Specification |
Mazda
323 Hatchback
1994 – 1998
|
Dodge
Neon
1994 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1998 | 1994 – 1998 |
| Body style | Hatchback | — |
| Variants | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 144 hp | 131 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 180 Nm | 174 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 – 12.2 s | 7.7 – 8.0 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 208 km/h | 190 – 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 9.6 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,244 mm | 4,343 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,715 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,341 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm | 2,642 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,115 – 1,240 kg | 482 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.