Mazda 626 1998 vs Volkswagen Passat 1985
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.6 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 54 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 100 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 20.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 46 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 120 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 8.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.3 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 950 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: | 4.58 m | 4.42 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.38 m | |
| Mazda 626 is 16 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 626 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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