The fuel consumption of the Mazda 323 1.3 varies by model year and driving conditions. For the 1998-2003 Mazda 323 F VI (BJ) 1.3, combined fuel consumption is around 7.4 l/100 km (31.8 mpg US, 38.2 mpg UK), with urban consumption at 9.3 l/100 km (25.3 mpg US, 30.4 mpg UK) and extra-urban at 6.2 l/100 km (37.9 mpg US, 45.6 mpg UK)[1][8]. The 1989-1994 Mazda 323 C IV (BG) 1.3 returns a slightly better combined figure of 6.3 l/100 km (37.3 mpg US, 44.8 mpg UK), with urban and extra-urban figures at 7.0 l/100 km (33.6 mpg US, 40.4 mpg UK) and 5.0 l/100 km (47.0 mpg US, 56.5 mpg UK) respectively[2]. Data for a 2001 Mazda 323 S 1.3 sedan also lists a combined consumption of 31.8 mpg US[4]. Older 1980s models tend to be less efficient, with typical average figures between 7.3 and 8.8 l/100 km (32-39 mpg US) depending on usage and specification[5][6][7].
References
- [1] Mazda 323 F VI (BJ) 1.3 i 16V (73 Hp) – Auto-Data.net
- [2] Mazda 323 C IV (BG) 1.3 16V (73 Hp) – Auto-Data.net
- [4] 2001 Mazda 323 S 1.3 Specs & Performance – Encycarpedia
- [5] 1980 Mazda 323 1.3 (44 kW / 60 PS / 59 hp) – automobile-catalog.com
- [6] 1985 Mazda 323 1.3 LX (man. 5) – automobile-catalog.com
- [7] 1983 Mazda 323 1.3 L (man. 5) – automobile-catalog.com
- [8] Mazda 323 VI 1.3 Specs – Ultimate Specs