Mazda 323 0–60 Times
The Mazda 323 0–60 times and quarter mile times below are from 3 recorded performance tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver and Motor Week and more.
The fastest tested Mazda 323 is the 1988 Mazda 323 GTX 3-door Hatchback, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 8.5 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 16.50 seconds at 83.0 mph, according to Motor Week.
The slowest tested Mazda 323 is the 1989 Mazda 323 SE Sedan, which took 10.6 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.70 seconds at 76.0 mph, according to Car and Driver.
Out of all the Mazda 323 tests in our database, the average 0–60 mph time is 9.67 seconds The average quarter mile time is 17.23 seconds at 78.67 mph.
Fastest 0–60
8.5sec
1988 GTX 3-door Hatchback
Average 0–60
9.67sec
Across 3 runs
Avg ¼ Mile
17.23sec
@ 78.7 mph trap
Slowest 0–60
10.6sec
1989 SE Sedan
Across 3 verified runs, the Mazda 323 ranges from 8.5 to 10.6 seconds 0–60, with a 9.67-second average.
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Tests by model year
3 tests · 3 years
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1992
Mazda 323 · 1 verified run
Avg 0–60
9.90
sec
Avg ¼ Mile
17.50
sec
Recorded Tests
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#02
1992 Mazda 323 3-door Hatchback
9.9sec 0–60
0.0s · 0mph
0.0s · 0mph
17.50s
¼ mi @ 77.0 mph
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0–60 mph
9.90 sec
¼ Mile ET
17.50 sec
Trap Speed
77.0 mph
Engine
1.6L I-4
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
5M
MPG EPA
25 C / 33 H / 26 Obs
Production Vehicle
Body Type
Hatchback
Powertrain
Gasoline
Test Source
Car and Driver
Overall Rank
#2 of 3
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Performance distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a recorded test run
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Fastest
Recorded run
Slowest
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Frequently asked
6 questions
The quickest Mazda 323 on record is the 1988 Mazda 323 GTX 3-door Hatchback, which runs 0–60 mph in 8.5 seconds and clears the quarter-mile in 16.50 seconds at 83.0 mph.
The slowest recorded Mazda 323 is the 1989 Mazda 323 SE Sedan, which takes 10.6 seconds to reach 60 mph and runs 17.70 seconds in the quarter.
Averaged across all 3 verified runs, a Mazda 323 reaches 60 mph in 9.67 seconds and completes the quarter-mile in 17.23 seconds at roughly 78.7 mph.
We have verified test data for 3 model years. Each year shows every recorded run, the publication that measured it, and the trim-level details.
Every figure is sourced from published road tests by Car and Driver and Motor Week. We don't use manufacturer claims — only independently timed runs — so the numbers reflect what the car actually does.
0–60 and quarter-mile results depend on driver technique, ambient temperature, tire condition, road surface, altitude, and testing instrumentation. A published figure is a single sample, not an absolute — which is why we show the range of verified runs rather than one number.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Week
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Mazda 323 can do, not a single marketing claim.
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