Volkswagen Beetle 1998 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Beetle engine produces 27 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Beetle reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.7 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.9 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Beetle could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Beetle consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 610 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 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: | 580'000 km | 420'000 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: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Volkswagen Bora | Used also on Mazda Demio | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.08 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.40 m | |
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Volkswagen Beetle is larger. Volkswagen Beetle is 4 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Beetle is 10 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 209 litres | 304 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
525 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 323 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Beetle has 95 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 323. This could mean that the Volkswagen Beetle uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Beetle is 1.1 metres more than that of the Mazda 323, which means Volkswagen Beetle can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | high | above average | |
| 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 (€): | 1600 | 800 | |
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