Volkswagen Golf 1997 vs Mazda 323 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 106 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 151 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14 seconds | 8.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 31 HP less power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 11 NM less than Mazda 323. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 5.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.4 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 740 km in combined cycle | 700 km in combined cycle | |
| 740 km with real consumption | 630 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 440'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 34 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Vento | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Golf might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
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`580 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 323 has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably slightly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 1000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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