Mazda 323 1989 vs Volkswagen Golf 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 13.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 15 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, the torque is the same for both cars. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 7.5 l/100km | |
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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 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 730 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 24 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 330 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 687 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.9 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`550 | 1`525 | |
| 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 (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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