Mazda 626 1991 vs Volkswagen Golf 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 42 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 45 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 165 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 440'000 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 Mazda 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Vento, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 626 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 626 is 68 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
747 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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