Mazda 323 1994 vs Volkswagen Golf 1992
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 160 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.5 seconds | 17.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 41 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | 9.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.9 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 323 consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 650 km in combined cycle | 570 km in combined cycle | |
| 500 km with real consumption | 560 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 687 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 323 has 30 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Mazda 323 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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): | no data | 1`580 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.6/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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