What is the fuel consumption of the Mazda 323?

[SanJanelle]

Mazda 323 has a fuel consumption of 6.5 liters per 100 kilometers. Related introduction of Mazda 323: 1. Interior space: The interior space is at a medium level, with relatively spacious front seats and moderate legroom in the rear. However, rear passengers may feel slightly cramped when getting in and out. The car is not tall, but there is still sufficient headroom. 2. Configuration: The standard configuration includes electric door locks, power windows, foldable electric exterior mirrors, and in-car wire-controlled opening of the trunk and fuel tank cap. The luxury version adds leather seats and a single-disc CD player, while the currently popular ABS and airbags are temporarily unavailable. 3. Engine: The engine is a domestically produced Toyota 8A engine, which is the 1.3-liter multi-point fuel injection engine currently used in the Jin Xiali and Xiali 2000. It also uses a matching five-speed manual transmission.

[MiguelRose]

I drive an old manual transmission Mazda 323 with a 1.6L engine. For daily city commuting, it averages around 8L per 100km, but can go up to 9.5L during rush hour traffic jams. It's particularly fuel-efficient on highways—once with the AC on at a steady 100km/h, the displayed fuel consumption was only 6.3L. However, fuel consumption really depends on the car's condition. My car is ten years old, and after replacing the fuel injectors and spark plugs last time, the consumption immediately dropped by 0.8L. The most extreme was last winter with snow tires and frequent short cold starts, where it shot up to 11L. I recommend paying attention to tire pressure and carbon buildup, changing the air filter regularly, and occasionally driving on highways to clear out carbon deposits—it really helps.

[MaliaFitz]

Last month, I helped a friend test his 2003 Mazda 323 automatic transmission, and the actual fuel consumption data was quite interesting. The urban combined fuel consumption was 9.2 liters, suburban 7.1 liters, and highway 6.6 liters. The automatic transmission consumes about 1 liter more on average compared to the manual, especially the 1.3L small displacement version, which is even more fuel-hungry. The fuel consumption of old cars is heavily influenced by maintenance. His transmission fluid hadn't been changed for eight years, and the solenoid valves were nearly clogged with sludge. It's recommended to change the transmission fluid every 50,000 kilometers and clean the throttle body carbon deposits. If you notice a sudden increase in fuel consumption, it's likely due to a faulty oxygen sensor or a clogged charcoal canister, which aren't expensive to fix.

[SanGabriella]

When I first got my second-hand Mazda 323, I specifically recorded fuel consumption for three months. The 1.6L manual transmission model consumes about 450 yuan worth of 92-octane gasoline for daily commuting of 700km per month. The most fuel-efficient technique is avoiding congested periods and maintaining an economical engine speed of 2000 rpm. Air conditioning in summer increases fuel consumption by 15%, while short trips in winter are the most fuel-intensive. After switching to low rolling resistance tires, I saved 0.5 liters. The previous owner reminded me not to fill the tank too full as the aging fuel pump tends to overheat. Coasting to red lights in the city and reducing sudden braking can save quite a bit. Currently, the combined fuel consumption is 8.3L/100km, which is still acceptable.