Mazda 323 Hatchback (1994 – 1997) vs Volkswagen Golf Cabrio (1993 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 114 hp at most. The Mazda 323 Hatchback is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.7 s against 11.2 s. The Volkswagen Golf Cabrio uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 7.2 L/100 km. The Mazda 323 Hatchback is the lighter car, from 1,030 kg against 1,120 kg.
| Specification |
Mazda
323 Hatchback
1994 – 1997
|
Volkswagen
Golf Cabrio
1993 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Germany |
| Documented years | 1994 – 1997 | 1993 – 1998 |
| Body style | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Variants | 5 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 73 – 114 hp | 75 – 116 hp |
| Torque | 104 – 157 Nm | 140 – 235 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.7 – 14.2 s | 11.2 – 15.5 s |
| Top speed | 161 – 188 km/h | 160 – 190 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 8.0 L/100 km | 5.3 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,036 mm | 4,021 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,405 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,504 mm | 2,479 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,030 – 1,130 kg | 1,120 – 1,200 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.