Mazda 323 Hatchback (1994 – 1998) vs Ford Escort 3 Doors (1995 – 2000): specs compared
The Ford Escort 3 Doors is the more powerful of the two, with up to 150 hp against 144 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.7 s against 9.4 s. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 982 kg against 1,115 kg. At 4,244 mm, the Mazda 323 Hatchback is 104 mm longer than the Ford Escort 3 Doors.
| Specification |
Mazda
323 Hatchback
1994 – 1998
|
Ford
Escort 3 Doors
1995 – 2000
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | United States |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1998 | 1995 – 2000 |
| Body style | Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 5 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 88 – 144 hp | 60 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 132 – 180 Nm | 101 – 190 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.4 – 12.2 s | 8.7 – 17.7 s |
| Top speed | 172 – 208 km/h | 153 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 9.6 L/100 km | 5.9 – 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,244 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,694 mm | 1,679 mm |
| Height | 1,354 mm | 1,349 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,606 mm | 2,520 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,115 – 1,240 kg | 982 – 1,179 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.