Volkswagen Golf 1993 vs Mazda 626 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.9 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 76 HP | |
| Torque: | 202 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 15.6 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 14 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 30 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.1 | 7.0 | |
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The Volkswagen Golf is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Volkswagen Golf consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 285 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1170 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Audi A6, Audi 80, Volkswagen Vento, Seat Alhambra | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine: This engine stands out for its durability and generally remains trouble-free until it has been used extensively over many years. Despite its robust construction, the wear and tear from prolonged use, ... More about Volkswagen Golf 1993 1.9 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.34 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.69 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.43 m | |
| Volkswagen Golf is 25 cm shorter than the Mazda 626, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 466 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1426 litres | 1315 litres | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 36 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. The Mazda 626 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 111 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.7 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.1 metres less than that of the Mazda 626. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`695 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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