Mazda 323 S VI (BJ) (1998–2003)

The Mazda 323 S VI (BJ) was offered with 11 engine versions (8 gasoline, 3 diesel), from 71 to 130 hp, built 1998–2003.

Production years1998–2003
Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length169.9 in (4,315 mm) – 172.8 in (4,390 mm)
Width67.1 in (1,705 mm)
Height55.5 in (1,410 mm)
Cargo volume14.7 cu ft (416 l) – 14.7 cu ft (415 l)
Fuel tank14.5 gal (55 l)

All Mazda 323 S VI (BJ) engines

EngineYearsFuelPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedCombinedDrive
1.3 i 16V (73 hp)1998–2003Gasoline73 hp (54 kW)80 lb-ft (108 Nm)14.2 s104 mph (167 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.5 i 16V (88 hp)1998–2003Gasoline88 hp (65 kW)97 lb-ft (132 Nm)11.9 s110 mph (177 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8i 16V (114 hp)1998–2003Gasoline114 hp (84 kW)119 lb-ft (161 Nm)9.8 s121 mph (194 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.8i 16V (114 hp) Automatic1998–2003Gasoline114 hp (84 kW)119 lb-ft (161 Nm)12.2 s109 mph (175 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 D (71 hp)1998–2003Diesel71 hp (52 kW)94 lb-ft (128 Nm)16.9 s104 mph (168 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 DiTD (90 hp)1998–2003Diesel90 hp (66 kW)162 lb-ft (220 Nm)12.2 s111 mph (178 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 i 16V (95 hp)2000–2003Gasoline95 hp (70 kW)105 lb-ft (143 Nm)14.2 s106 mph (170 km/h)Front-wheel drive
1.6 i 16V (98 hp)2000–2003Gasoline98 hp (72 kW)107 lb-ft (145 Nm)11.6 s113 mph (182 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0 DiTD (101 hp)2000–2003Diesel101 hp (74 kW)170 lb-ft (230 Nm)12.2 s116 mph (187 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0i 16V (130 hp)2000–2003Gasoline130 hp (96 kW)126 lb-ft (171 Nm)9.7 s126 mph (203 km/h)Front-wheel drive
2.0i 16V (130 hp) Automatic2000–2003Gasoline130 hp (96 kW)126 lb-ft (171 Nm)11.7 s114 mph (183 km/h)Front-wheel drive

Figures are the manufacturer's, mostly for the European versions, and can vary with equipment. Fuel economy is converted from the European test (l/100 km) to US mpg, so it reads higher than an EPA rating. Engines with a link have their own spec sheet.

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