Volkswagen Golf 1995 vs Mazda 323 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 15 HP less power than Mazda 323, the torque is the same for both cars. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 760 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.34 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 24 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 2 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 8 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
687 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.9 metres more than that of the Mazda 323, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`525 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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