Mazda 323 1989 vs Volkswagen Golf 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 151 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.8 seconds | 14 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 323 engine produces 31 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 11 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.6 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, 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: | 700 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 630 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 35 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on 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 Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`580 | |
| 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 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
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