Renault 9 (1986 – 1988) vs Mazda 323 Station Wagon (1986 – 1994): specs compared
The Renault 9 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 94 hp against 86 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 10.7 s against 11.4 s. It has the higher top speed: 177 km/h against 163 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 6.3 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 804 kg against 950 kg. At 4,234 mm, the Mazda 323 Station Wagon is 175 mm longer than the Renault 9.
| Specification |
Renault
9
1986 – 1988
|
Mazda
323 Station Wagon
1986 – 1994
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | France | Japan |
| Documented years | 1986 – 1988 | 1986 – 1994 |
| Body style | — | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 4 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 54 – 94 hp | 56 – 86 hp |
| Torque | 88 – 135 Nm | 102 – 125 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.7 – 16.0 s | 11.4 – 19.0 s |
| Top speed | 146 – 177 km/h | 140 – 163 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 7.3 L/100 km | 6.3 – 8.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,059 mm | 4,219 – 4,234 mm |
| Width | 1,631 mm | 1,646 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,479 mm | 2,400 mm |
| Curb weight | 804 – 879 kg | 950 – 1,105 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.