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: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 115 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 165 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.4 seconds | 12.8 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 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.5 | 9.1 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 0.6 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 90 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 650 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`700 | 1`500 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1800 | |
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