Volkswagen Passat 1997 vs Mazda 626 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 101 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13 seconds | 10.6 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 14 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 950 km on highway | ||
| 710 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 1 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Audi A4 | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Passat engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine: This is a long-lasting engine, and major issues typically arise only after significant mileage.
If there is a noticeable drop in power, the fuel pump and fuel pressure regulator should be checked first. ... More about Volkswagen Passat 1997 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.74 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.52 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1677 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Volkswagen Passat has 45 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. This could mean that the Volkswagen Passat uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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