Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Renault Megane I?

1994–1998 vs 1995–2002 · Liftback/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door vs Hatchback 5-door/Coupe/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: 323 BA (323F) 4,340 mm, Megane I 4,430 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: 323 BA (323F) 427 l, Megane I 500 l.
Lowest consumption: 323 BA (323F) 5.9 l/100 km, Megane I 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: 323 BA (323F) 52–106 kW, Megane I 47–108 kW.
Standard equipment: 323 BA (323F) 14 items (LX), Megane I 12 items (RL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Renault Megane I1995–2002 · 12 engines · RL, RN, RT, RXESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 323 BA (323F)1994–1998no listings	Renault Megane I1995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,035 mm–4,340 mm	Length4,129 mm–4,430 mm
Width	Width1,670 mm–1,710 mm	Width1,698 mm–1,699 mm
Height	Height1,355 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,392 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,505 mm–2,605 mm	Wheelbase2,580 mm–2,600 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume300 l–427 l	Trunk volume340 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,210 kg	Curb weight1,040 kg–1,265 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–1998	Production years1995–2002
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines12
Power	Power52–106 kW (71–144 hp)	Power47–108 kW (64–147 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–2.0	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.9 l/100 km · 2.0 D 71	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 dTi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 V6	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.0 16V Coach
Top speed	Top speed213 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsLX · RL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim14 · LX	Items in the base trim12 · RL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim25 · GT	Items in the top trim25 · RXE
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 2
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—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 2
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 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
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 Renault Megane I?

Length: Renault Megane I 4,430 mm, Mazda 323 BA (323F) 4,340 mm (a 90 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,605 mm. Boot: 500 vs 427 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Renault Megane I?

The most frugal Mazda 323 BA (323F) uses 5.9 l/100 km (2.0 D 71); the most frugal Renault Megane I 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 dTi).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 323 BA (323F) or Renault Megane I?

The strongest Mazda 323 BA (323F) makes 106 kW (144 hp) (2.0 V6); the strongest Renault Megane I 108 kW (147 hp) (2.0 16V Coach).

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