Mazda 323

Years1979–2003
Generations39
Total variants300
Body stylesHatchback · Sedan · Coupe · Wagon

The Mazda 323 is a hatchback, sedan, coupe and wagon model, produced 1979–2003, spanning 39 generations with 300 variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Generations covered include the 323 FastBreak (2001-2003), 323 Sedan (2001-2003), 323 P (1998-2001) and 323 FastBreak (1998-2001). Body styles across the 323 lineage span hatchback, sedan, coupe and wagon, reflecting different market positions throughout production. The 323 FastBreak (1998-2001) generation is the most extensively documented, with 26 variants across engine options, transmissions, and trim levels. Each variant page provides engine displacement, power in HP and kW, 0–100 km/h acceleration, top speed, fuel consumption, CO₂ emissions, dimensions, and list price at launch.

Generations · 39

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Quick answers
How many generations does the Mazda 323 have?

The Mazda 323 has 39 generations with 300 total variants in the Cars-Data.com database. Each generation has its own page listing all variants with engine specs, performance figures, and consumption data.

What years was the Mazda 323 produced?

The Mazda 323 has been produced 1979–2003. Throughout this period the model evolved across multiple generations, each introducing new engine options, body styles, and technology upgrades.

What body type is the Mazda 323?

The Mazda 323 is available as Hatchback, Sedan, Coupe, Wagon. These body styles reflect the different market positions and use cases the model has served across its production history.

Mazda 323 2001 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 FastBreak (2001-2003)

2001–2003·Hatchback
12 variants
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Mazda 323 2001 front view
GenerationSedan

323 Sedan (2001-2003)

2001–2003·Sedan
8 variants
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Mazda 323 1998 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 P (1998-2001)

1998–2001·Hatchback
8 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1998 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 FastBreak (1998-2001)

1998–2001·Hatchback
26 variants
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Mazda 323 1998 front view
GenerationSedan

323 Sedan (1998-2001)

1998–2001·Sedan
21 variants
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Mazda 323 1997 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 F (1997-1998)

1997–1998·Hatchback
6 variants
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Mazda 323 1997 front view
GenerationCoupe

323 Coupé (1997-1998)

1997–1998·Coupe
6 variants
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Mazda 323 1997 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 P (1997-1998)

1997–1998·Hatchback
8 variants
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Mazda 323 1997 front view
GenerationSedan

323 Sedan (1997-1998)

1997–1998·Sedan
10 variants
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Mazda 323 1994 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 (1994-1997)

1994–1997·Hatchback
7 variants
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Mazda 323 1994 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 F (1994-1997)

1994–1997·Hatchback
6 variants
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Mazda 323 1994 front view
GenerationSedan

323 (1994-1997)

1994–1997·Sedan
7 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1991 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 (1991-1995)

1991–1995·Hatchback
12 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1991 front view
GenerationSedan

323 (1991-1995)

1991–1995·Sedan
12 variants
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Mazda 323 1991 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 F (1991-1995)

1991–1995·Hatchback
6 variants
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Mazda 323 1990 front view
GenerationWagon

323 Estate (1990-1994)

1990–1994·Wagon
4 variants
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Mazda 323 1989 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 F (1989-1991)

1989–1991·Hatchback
4 variants
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Mazda 323 1989 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 (1989-1991)

1989–1991·Hatchback
11 variants
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Mazda 323 1989 front view
GenerationSedan

323 (1989-1991)

1989–1991·Sedan
9 variants
Open generation →
GenerationHatchback

323 (1987-1989)

1987–1989·Hatchback
8 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1987 front view
GenerationSedan

323 (1987-1989)

1987–1989·Sedan
11 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1987 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 (1987-1989)

1987–1989·Hatchback
16 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1987 front view
GenerationWagon

323 Estate (1987-1990)

1987–1990·Wagon
6 variants
Open generation →
GenerationHatchback

323 Estate (1986-1987)

1986–1987·Hatchback
3 variants
Open generation →
GenerationWagon

323 Estate (1986-1987)

1986–1987·Wagon
4 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1985 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 (1985-1987)

1985–1987·Hatchback
6 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1985 front view
GenerationSedan

323 (1985-1987)

1985–1987·Sedan
8 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1985 front view
GenerationSedan

323 (1985-1987)

1985–1987·Sedan
2 variants
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Mazda 323 1985 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 (1985-1987)

1985–1987·Hatchback
10 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1982 front view
GenerationWagon

323 Estate (1982-1985)

1982–1985·Wagon
2 variants
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Mazda 323 1982 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 (1982-1985)

1982–1985·Hatchback
8 variants
Open generation →
GenerationHatchback

323 (1982-1985)

1982–1985·Hatchback
2 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1982 front view
GenerationSedan

323 (1982-1985)

1982–1985·Sedan
7 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1981 front view
GenerationSedan

323 (1981-1982)

1981–1982·Sedan
6 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1980 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 (1980-1982)

1980–1982·Hatchback
2 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1980 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 (1980-1982)

1980–1982·Hatchback
8 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1979 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 (1979-1980)

1979–1980·Hatchback
2 variants
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Mazda 323 1979 front view
GenerationHatchback

323 (1979-1980)

1979–1980·Hatchback
5 variants
Open generation →
Mazda 323 1979 front view
GenerationWagon

323 Estate (1979-1981)

1979–1981·Wagon
1 variants
Open generation →
Across · Hatchback

How performance changed across generations

GenerationPower0–100 km/hVariantsPrice
323 (1979-1980)1979–198065 hp16.0 s2
323 (1979-1980)1979–198066 hp15.5 s5
323 (1980-1982)1980–198268 hp2€7k
323 (1980-1982)1980–198270 hp8€7k–€9k
323 (1982-1985)1982–198567 hp13.1 s8€7k–€10k
323 (1982-1985)1982–198568 hp12.0 s2€9k–€10k
323 (1985-1987)1985–198766 hp13.2 s6€9k–€12k
323 (1985-1987)1985–198765 hp13.6 s10€8k–€11k
323 Estate (1986-1987)1986–198754 hp3€12k–€13k
323 (1987-1989)1987–198968 hp14.7 s8€11k–€14k
323 (1987-1989)1987–198988 hp12.5 s16€10k–€28k
323 F (1989-1991)1989–199198 hp11.1 s4€14k–€19k
323 (1989-1991)1989–199190 hp12.6 s11€11k–€26k
323 (1991-1995)1991–199591 hp12.1 s12€12k–€27k
323 F (1991-1995)1991–1995102 hp10.4 s6€15k–€22k
323 (1994-1997)1994–199795 hp12.5 s7€13k–€18k
323 F (1994-1997)1994–1997127 hp10.7 s6€17k–€28k
323 F (1997-1998)1997–1998115 hp11.1 s6€17k–€24k
323 P (1997-1998)1997–199880 hp14.0 s8€13k–€17k
323 P (1998-2001)1998–200181 hp14.0 s8€13k–€17k
323 FastBreak (1998-2001)1998–200193 hp12.8 s26€15k–€23k
323 FastBreak (2001-2003)2001–2003108 hp11.8 s12€15k–€22k