Mazda 323 1989 vs Volkswagen Golf 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 67 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 99 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.8 seconds | 15.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 7 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, but torque is 17 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 30 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.00 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.67 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 309 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 687 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 21 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.7 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`410 | 1`505 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | below average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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