Mazda 323 1994 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 102 HP | |
| Torque: | 107 NM | 148 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 13 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 323 engine produces 27 HP less power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 41 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Due to the lower power, Mazda 323 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 323 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Mazda 323 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 323 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 680 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 460'000 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 Passat engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A4, Audi A3, Seat Exeo | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.03 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.46 m | |
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Mazda 323 is smaller. Mazda 323 is 67 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 323 is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 300 litres | 475 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Mazda 323 has 175 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.8 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 323 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Mazda 323 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`505 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 400 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1400 | |
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