Mazda 323 1994 vs Volkswagen Golf 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 147 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 183 NM | 166 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 32 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 17 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.8 l/100km | 8.1 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 3.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| 460 km with real consumption | 670 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 560'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 6, Mazda Xedos 9 | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Vento, Seat Toledo, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.24 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.36 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 22 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 323 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1160 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: | 10.6 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`430 | 1`610 | |
| 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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