Mazda 323 1994 vs Volkswagen Golf 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 134 NM | 128 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 13.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 6 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
| By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km with real consumption | 710 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 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. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Golf 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 | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 22 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 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 Golf, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`575 | no data | |
| 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: | 8.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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