Mazda Demio 1997 vs Volkswagen Golf 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.3 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 63 HP | 75 HP | |
| Torque: | 103 NM | 126 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 14.7 seconds | |
| Mazda Demio engine produces 12 HP less power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Volkswagen Golf. Despite less power, Mazda Demio reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 6.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.7 l/100km | 7.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda Demio is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda Demio consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda Demio could require 30 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda Demio consumes 0.7 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 610 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 710 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| 640 km with real consumption | 740 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 370'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 18 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda 121 | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Skoda Fabia, Audi A2 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 3.82 m | 4.20 m | |
| Width: | 1.65 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.54 m | 1.48 m | |
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Mazda Demio is smaller, but higher. Mazda Demio is 38 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Golf, 11 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda Demio is 6 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 350 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1298 litres | 1305 litres | |
| Mazda Demio has 20 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 7 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.2 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda Demio is 1.7 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Mazda Demio can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`450 | 1`780 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | high | |
| Mazda Demio has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda Demio, so Mazda Demio quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1800 | |
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