Volkswagen Passat 1997 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 210 NM | 230 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 20 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 20 NM less than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.5 | 6.3 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Passat over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1120 km in combined cycle | 1010 km in combined cycle | |
| 1370 km on highway | 1160 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.67 m | 4.68 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 shorter than the Mazda 626, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 495 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1677 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 10 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. The Mazda 626 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`875 | 1`935 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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