Mazda 323 1994 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
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| 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/Automatic | Manual/Automatic | |
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
| Mazda 323 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Passat can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive. | |||
| Engines: | 1.3 - 1.8 (petrol) | 1.6 - 4.0 (petrol, diesel) | |
| Both cars are available with petrol engines. Volkswagen Passat is available also with diesel engines. Diesel engines typically offer better fuel efficiency and higher torque compared to other engine types. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 - 116 HP | 100 - 275 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 - 160 NM | 148 - 370 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 - 14.2 seconds | 6.5 - 14 seconds | |
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Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 - 8.4 | 5.4 - 13.0 | |
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Mazda 323 petrol engines consumes on average 2.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Passat. This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version! | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 67 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 475 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 175 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 2.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | ~ 1`568 | ~ 2`046 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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