Mazda 626 1998 vs Volkswagen Passat 1997

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Mazda 626
1998 - 1999
Volkswagen Passat
1997 - 2000
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Mazda 626 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.8 - 2.01.6 - 2.8

Performance

Power: 90 - 136 HP90 - 193 HP
Torque: 145 - 220 NM140 - 310 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 - 13.5 seconds7.9 - 16 seconds
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Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.5 - 9.15.5 - 11.0
Mazda 626 petrol engines consumes on average 1.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. On average, Mazda 626 equipped with diesel engines consume 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat.
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Dimensions

Length: 4.66 m4.67 m
Width: 1.71 m1.74 m
Height: 1.52 m1.50 m
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 626 is 1 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 2 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 540 litres495 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1677 litresno data
Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 626 has 45 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. The Volkswagen Passat may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter: 10.8 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat.
Gross weight (kg): ~ 1`844~ 1`999
Safety: no data
Quality:
above average

below average
Average price (€): 6001200
Rating in user reviews: 7.2/10 7.3/10
Pros and Cons: Mazda 626 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • fewer faults
  • lower price
Volkswagen Passat has
  • available with 4x4 drive
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