Volkswagen Passat 1985 vs Mazda 626 1998
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 54 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 100 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 25.2 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 46 HP less power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 120 NM less than Mazda 626. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 13.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 5.2 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Passat consumes 2 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 300 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 830 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 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. | |||
| Mazda 626 1998 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
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`000 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
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