Volkswagen Golf 1997 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: | 100 HP | 88 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 11.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Golf engine produces 12 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mazda 323. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.9 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.0 l/100km | 7.7 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 60 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 680 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 | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Polo | 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. Mazda 323 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.02 m | 4.04 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 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 also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | no data | 304 litres | |
| 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): | no data | 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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