Mazda 323 1998 vs Volkswagen Beetle 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.5 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 88 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 132 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 27 HP less power than Volkswagen Beetle, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Volkswagen Beetle. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 8.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.7 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Beetle. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 630 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 790 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 610 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 580'000 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 Beetle engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda Demio | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.04 m | 4.08 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.50 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 4 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Beetle, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 10 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 304 litres | 209 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 525 litres | |
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Mazda 323 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 323 has 95 litres more trunk space than the Volkswagen Beetle. The Volkswagen Beetle may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Beetle, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`585 | 1`650 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Volkswagen Beetle has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Volkswagen Beetle, so Volkswagen Beetle quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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