Mazda 323 BF or Mazda 323 BG?

1985–1989 vs 1989–1994 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Liftback

In short

Length: 323 BF 4,230 mm, 323 BG 4,260 mm — a 3 cm difference.
Boot: 323 BF 400 l, 323 BG 440 l.
Lowest consumption: 323 BF 5.5 l/100 km, 323 BG 5.6 l/100 km.
Power: 323 BF 42–110 kW, 323 BG 42–136 kW.
Standard equipment: 323 BF 12 items (LX), 323 BG 10 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 323 BF1985–1989 · 8 engines · LX, GLX, GT, GTXSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 323 BF1985–1989no listings	Mazda 323 BG1989–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,990 mm–4,230 mm	Length3,995 mm–4,260 mm
Width	Width1,645 mm	Width1,675 mm–1,680 mm
Height	Height1,390 mm–1,415 mm	Height1,340 mm–1,390 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm	Wheelbase2,450 mm–2,500 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume230 l–400 l	Trunk volume250 l–440 l
Curb weight	Curb weight850 kg–1,150 kg	Curb weight900 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–50 l	Fuel tank50 l–55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1985–1989	Production years1989–1994
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Sedan, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Liftback
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines11
Power	Power42–110 kW (57–150 hp)	Power42–136 kW (57–185 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.7	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.7 D	Lowest consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.7 D 57
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6i 16V Turbo 4WD	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 1.8 16V Turbo GT-R
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · LX	Items in the base trim10 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · GTX	Items in the top trim20 · GT-R
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey 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 · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights—
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 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 BF or Mazda 323 BG?

Length: Mazda 323 BG 4,260 mm, Mazda 323 BF 4,230 mm (a 30 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,500 vs 2,400 mm. Boot: 440 vs 400 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 323 BF or Mazda 323 BG?

The most frugal Mazda 323 BF uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.7 D); the most frugal Mazda 323 BG 5.6 l/100 km (1.7 D 57).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 323 BF or Mazda 323 BG?

The strongest Mazda 323 BF makes 110 kW (150 hp) (1.6i 16V Turbo 4WD); the strongest Mazda 323 BG 136 kW (185 hp) (1.8 16V Turbo GT-R).

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