Volkswagen Passat 1986 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: | 2.2 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 116 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 1 HP more power than Mazda 626, but torque is 5 NM less than Mazda 626. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.3 | 7.9 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.4 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 2.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 360 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Passat consumes 3.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 580 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 520 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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: | 11.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 1.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Volkswagen Passat can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`500 | 1`685 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
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