Mazda 323 BJ or Renault Megane I?

1998–2003 vs 1995–2002 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan vs Hatchback 5-door/Coupe/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: 323 BJ 4,365 mm, Megane I 4,430 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: 323 BJ 416 l, Megane I 500 l.
Lowest consumption: 323 BJ 5.4 l/100 km, Megane I 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: 323 BJ 52–96 kW, Megane I 47–108 kW.
Standard equipment: 323 BJ 19 items (Comfort), Megane I 12 items (RL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 323 BJ1998–2003 · 13 engines · Comfort, Exclusive, Sportive, DynamicSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 323 BJ1998–2003no listings	Renault Megane I1995–2002no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,215 mm–4,365 mm	Length4,129 mm–4,430 mm
Width	Width1,705 mm	Width1,698 mm–1,699 mm
Height	Height1,410 mm–1,420 mm	Height1,392 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,610 mm	Wheelbase2,580 mm–2,600 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume310 l–416 l	Trunk volume340 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,055 kg–1,210 kg	Curb weight1,040 kg–1,265 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank55 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1998–2003	Production years1995–2002
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Coupe, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines12
Power	Power52–96 kW (71–131 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 consumption5.4 l/100 km · 2.0 DiTD 90	Lowest consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 dTi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.7 s · 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 2.0 16V Coach
Top speed	Top speed203 km/h	Top speed215 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · RL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · Comfort	Items in the base trim12 · RL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · Sportive	Items in the top trim25 · RXE
Equipment · Comfort4 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior4 · 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—
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 · Safety5 · 2
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 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✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 323 BJ or Renault Megane I?

Length: Renault Megane I 4,430 mm, Mazda 323 BJ 4,365 mm (a 65 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,600 vs 2,610 mm. Boot: 500 vs 416 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 323 BJ or Renault Megane I?

The most frugal Mazda 323 BJ uses 5.4 l/100 km (2.0 DiTD 90); the most frugal Renault Megane I 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 dTi).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 323 BJ or Renault Megane I?

The strongest Mazda 323 BJ makes 96 kW (131 hp) (2.0); the strongest Renault Megane I 108 kW (147 hp) (2.0 16V Coach).

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