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Mazda 323 fuel consumption

Of all Mazda 323 modifications produced from 1989 to 2003 real fuel consumption according to user ratings is approximately 9% higher compared to advertised consumption. Starting from 1990 Mazda 323 average difference between actual owner-reported fuel consumption and stated consumption was significantly higher than average, at 1998 difference between owner-reported and advertised fuel economy became similar to average. For more details, see the table below.

Year-to-year deviations of actual owner-reported average fuel consumption from advertised values

YearGasoline carsDiesel cars
All carmakersMazda 323All carmakersMazda 323
1990+5%+12% +5%-
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1991+5%+12% +4%-
1992+5%+12% +2%-
1993+5%+12% +3%-
1994+6%+15% +3%-
1995+5%+14% +2%-
1996+4%+17% +2%-
1997+3%+17% +3%-
1998+3%+4% +4%+12%
1999+3%+4% +5%+12%
2000+4%+4% +5%+12%
2001+5%+5% +6%+10%
2002+6%+4% +7%+7%
2003+6%+4% +8%+7%

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For detailed fuel economy data, including advertised versus real-world fuel consumption and consumption differences between different engines and transmissions.

Mazda 323 2001 - 2003 fuel economy Mazda 323 1998 - 2001 3 durvis fuel economy Mazda 323 1994 - 1997 3 durvis fuel economy Mazda 323 1989 - 1995 fuel economy
User-reported fuel consumption may not accurately represent all users' experiences due to variables such as driving conditions, driving style, technical condition of the vehicle, and other circumstances. Thus, it should not be relied upon as a representative indicator.