1996-2003 121 OverviewMazda 121 Overview (1996 - 2003)
1996 - 2003
Tech Specs Summary
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- 89 - 106 mph
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- 12.7 - 19.5 seconds
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- 49 - 74 hp
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- 36.7 - 41.3 mpg
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- 2,216 - 2,401 lbs
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- 8.8 ft3
This generation of the Mazda 121 was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda between 1996 - 2003. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Hatchback and came with either 3 or 5 doors. There are three power levels available from either a 1.3 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 1.8 L Inline 4 diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and torsion beam rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 121 is the Mazda 121 1.3i LX which scores 1.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 49 hp and a power/weight ratio of 45.22 lb/hp it has a top speed of 89 mph and gets to 62 mph in 19.5 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mazda 121 1.8 LX Diesel is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 458 miles and can store 8.8 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 1,984 lbs.