Mazda 626 1997 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 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 and Volkswagen Passat have the same engine power, but Mazda 626 torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 8.0 | |
| Mazda 626 consumes 0.1 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 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 750 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. | |||
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`685 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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