Mazda 323 VI F 1.3 i 16V 73HP manual vs Kia Sephia II 1.5 i 16V GL 88HP manual

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Mazda 323 VI F, model available from 1998 to 2003.
It has 1.3 i 16V 73HP petrol engine produced from 1998 to 2003.
Drive on the front axle has manual, 5 speed gearbox.

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Kia Sephia II, model available from 1998 to 2002.
It has 1.5 i 16V GL 88HP petrol engine produced from 2000 to 2002.
Drive on the front axle has manual, 5 speed gearbox.

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Urban consumption

9.3 > 10.5 l

The fuel consumption of the Mazda 323 VI F is 1.2 l smaller in relation to the Kia Sephia II. Despite the difference is small, in the long run it may make that your car would be much less expensive to exploate.

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Acceleration 0-100 km/h

13.3 > 13.8 s

The Kia is relatively slower in comparison to the Mazda 323 VI F 1.3 i 16V 73HP manual. The difference at the level of 0.5 s is not really significant and it should not be substantially taken into as important when selecting the better one of presented cars.

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Trunk capacity with seats down

1,001 > 690 l

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Width

1,705 > 1,700 mm

The width of the car influences directly on passanger's inner room and stability of driving. The Mazda 323 VI F 1.3 i 16V 73HP manual is 5 mm wider in comparison to the Kia Sephia II. It is often clearly perceptible by those sitting in front, who have more space for their elbows.

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Fuel tank

50 > 49 l

The Kia is worst that the Mazda 323 VI F in the aspect of fuel tank size. The Mazda 323 VI F 1.3 i 16V 73HP manual is able to store by 1 l more fuel in relation to its rival.

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Wheelbase

2,603 > 2,560 mm

Mazda 323 VI F 1.3 i 16V 73HP manual has 2 percent longer wheelbase in comparison to the Kia Sephia II. A longer wheelbase gives more stable and comfortable ride, especially when driving fast. It also provides more storage space. But, vehicles having a longer wheelbase are not as maneuverable as those with a shorter wheelbase.

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Urban range

526 > 476 km

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Maximum load capacity

530 > 525 kg

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Rear track

1,470 > 1,466 mm

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Number of doors

5 > 4

A 5-door car usually means a hatchback and as a result the Mazda 323 VI F 1.3 i 16V 73HP manual, where you can open up the boot lid and fold flat the back seats making more room, has the edge over the 4-door Kia Sephia II 1.5 i 16V GL 88HP manual which is less comfortable to load and unload baggage.

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Height

1,411 > 1,409 mm

The higher a vehicle is, the the more convenient is a getting in to it and greater capacity of carrying big amount of luggage to it. The difference between these two cars at the level of 2 mm in favor of the Mazda 323 VI F is little and should not be really noticeable.

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Front track

1,470 > 1,465 mm

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End of model sale

2003 > 2002

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Maximal power

88 > 73 hp

The horsepower of the Kia Sephia II 1.5 i 16V GL 88HP manual is 15 hp grater when compared to the Mazda 323 VI F. Because the difference is little it should not affect the car performance extensively.

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Trunk capacity

370 > 302 l

With more luggage capacity the Kia Sephia II will have much more room for carrying things and be more functional one than the Mazda 323 VI F. If the size of the trunk is appeals to you, the Kia Sephia II will be better to choose because it is about 68 l larger than the trunk of its contender.

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Top speed

180 > 164 km/h

The maximum velocity possible to be reached by the Kia Sephia II is higher in comparison to this of the Mazda which allows to travel the same distance on the highway in shorter period of time. The difference at the level of 10 percent is small and is not realy noticable in daily driving.

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Engine capacity

1,497 > 1,324 cc

The Kia Sephia II has 173 cc bigger cubic capacity in relation to the Mazda 323 VI F. As the difference is not big, the Kia Sephia II should accelerate slightly faster, assuming that other paramerters are equal.

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Length

4,435 > 4,202 mm

The Kia Sephia II 1.5 i 16V GL 88HP manual is 6 percent longer than the Mazda. Long cars have more interior space and also have plenty of trunk space. While the Kia occurs to be better option for families or those who appreciate comfortable rides, the Mazda 323 VI F 1.3 i 16V 73HP manual may be more appropriate to city drivers because it will not make troubles with parking and will be easier for turning in narrow streets.

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