Mazda 323 1989 vs Volkswagen Polo 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 60 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 116 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.3 seconds | 14.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 30 HP more power than Volkswagen Polo, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Volkswagen Polo. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 4.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 6.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.8 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 323 could require 135 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.9 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-3 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Vento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.26 m | 3.72 m | |
| Width: | 1.68 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.34 m | 1.42 m | |
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Mazda 323 is larger, but lower. Mazda 323 is 54 cm longer than the Volkswagen Polo, 2 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 323 is 8 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 245 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 975 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Polo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`550 | 1`400 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | average | |
| Mazda 323 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volkswagen Polo, so Mazda 323 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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