Volkswagen Passat 1985 vs Mazda 626 1997
| 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: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Passat and Mazda 626 have the same engine power, the torque is the same for both cars. Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.5 | 7.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.9 l/100km | 8.3 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 840 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 560'000 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 Mazda 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Audi 80, Audi Coupe | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.42 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.38 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Passat is 16 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Passat is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 502 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`200 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
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