Mazda 323 1989 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 11.2 seconds | |
| Mazda 323 engine produces 10 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 5 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite less power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.5 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 75 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-3 | Used also on Volkswagen Polo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.40 m | |
| Mazda 323 is 24 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | no data | |
| 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 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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