Mazda 323 1994 vs Volkswagen Vento 1993
| 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: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 14.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Vento, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Volkswagen Vento. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Vento. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 2 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Seat Ibiza | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Vento might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Vento engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 14 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Vento, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 323 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.5 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`575 | 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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