Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Mazda 323 BG?

1994–1998 vs 1989–1994 · Liftback/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Liftback

In short

Length: 323 BA (323F) 4,340 mm, 323 BG 4,260 mm — a 8 cm difference.
Boot: 323 BA (323F) 427 l, 323 BG 440 l.
Lowest consumption: 323 BA (323F) 5.9 l/100 km, 323 BG 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: 323 BA (323F) 52–106 kW, 323 BG 42–136 kW.
Standard equipment: 323 BA (323F) 14 items (LX), 323 BG 10 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 323 BA (323F)1994–1998 · 13 engines · LX, GLX, GT, ComfortSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 323 BG1989–1994 · 11 engines · LX, GLX, GT, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 323 BA (323F)1994–1998no listings	Mazda 323 BG1989–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,035 mm–4,340 mm	Length3,995 mm–4,260 mm
Width	Width1,670 mm–1,710 mm	Width1,675 mm–1,680 mm
Height	Height1,355 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,340 mm–1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,505 mm–2,605 mm	Wheelbase2,450 mm–2,500 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l–427 l	Trunk volume250 l–440 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,210 kg	Curb weight900 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank50 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–1998	Production years1989–1994
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Liftback
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines11
Power	Power52–106 kW (71–144 hp)	Power42–136 kW (57–185 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.0 D 71	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.7 D 57
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 V6	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 1.8 16V Turbo GT-R
Top speed	Top speed213 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · LX	Items in the base trim10 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · GT	Items in the top trim20 · GT-R
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 1
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Mazda 323 BG?

Length: Mazda 323 BA (323F) 4,340 mm, Mazda 323 BG 4,260 mm (a 80 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,605 vs 2,500 mm. Boot: 427 vs 440 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Mazda 323 BG?

The most frugal Mazda 323 BA (323F) uses 5.9 l/100 km (2.0 D 71); the most frugal Mazda 323 BG 5.6 l/100 km (1.7 D 57).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Mazda 323 BG?

The strongest Mazda 323 BA (323F) makes 106 kW (144 hp) (2.0 V6); the strongest Mazda 323 BG 136 kW (185 hp) (1.8 16V Turbo GT-R).

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