Volkswagen Polo 1996 vs Mazda 323 2001
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 140 NM | 145 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Polo and Mazda 323 have the same engine power, but Volkswagen Polo torque is 5 NM less than Mazda 323. Volkswagen Polo reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.8 | 7.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Polo is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Polo could require 45 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Polo consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 570 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 750 km on highway | 870 km on highway | ||
| 590 km with real consumption | 680 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 323 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 4 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Volkswagen Golf | 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 Polo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Polo 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.14 m | 4.25 m | |
| Width: | 1.64 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
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Volkswagen Polo is smaller. Volkswagen Polo is 11 cm shorter than the Mazda 323, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Volkswagen Polo is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 355 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
762 litres | 1000 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Polo has 100 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. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 323 (by 238 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Polo is 0.3 metres more than that of the Mazda 323. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`480 | 1`585 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mazda 323 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Polo has serious deffects in 45 percent more cases than Mazda 323, so Mazda 323 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.2/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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