Mazda 323 1994 vs Volkswagen Vento 1992
Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
Power: | 147 HP | 115 HP | |
Torque: | 183 NM | 166 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 32 HP more power than Volkswagen Vento, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Volkswagen Vento. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.1 | |
Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
The Volkswagen Vento is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
460 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
Volkswagen Vento gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Vento engine could be longer. | |||
Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda Xedos 9 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | |
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.24 m | 4.38 m | |
Width: | 1.70 m | 1.71 m | |
Height: | 1.36 m | 1.40 m | |
Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 14 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Vento, 1 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 4 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.4 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Vento, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`200 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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