Volkswagen Golf 1995 vs Mazda 323 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.5 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 75 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 135 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Mazda 323 is a more dynamic driving. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 13 HP less power than Mazda 323, but torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 323. Due to the lower power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.5 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 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 45 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 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 | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 710 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 420'000 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: | 5 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Volkswagen Polo, Skoda Octavia, Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | Used also on Mazda Demio | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, width is practically the same , while the height of Volkswagen Golf is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 330 litres | 304 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
687 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Golf has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 26 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 323. The Mazda 323 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| 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`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Golf has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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