Volkswagen Golf engine produces 8 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 14 NM more than Mazda 323. Despite the higher power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
5.1
5.9
The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.8 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 120 litres of fuel.
Dimensions
Length:
4.02 m
4.00 m
Width:
1.70 m
1.67 m
Height:
1.42 m
1.38 m
Volkswagen Golf is larger. Volkswagen Golf is 3 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 3 cm wider, while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 4 cm higher.
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
