Mazda 323 BF or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

1985–1989 vs 1946–2003 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Convertible

In short

Length: 323 BF 4,230 mm, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: 323 BF 400 l, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 260 l.
Lowest consumption: 323 BF 5.5 l/100 km, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 8.4 l/100 km.
Power: 323 BF 42–110 kW, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 33–37 kW.
Standard equipment: 323 BF 12 items (LX), Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 12 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 323 BF1985–1989 · 8 engines · LX, GLX, GT, GTXSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003 · 5 engines · Standard, Export, L, LSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 323 BF1985–1989no listings	Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,990 mm–4,230 mm	Length4,079 mm–4,110 mm
Width	Width1,645 mm	Width1,550 mm–1,585 mm
Height	Height1,390 mm–1,415 mm	Height1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,420 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume230 l–400 l	Trunk volume140 l–260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight850 kg–1,150 kg	Curb weight840 kg–950 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–50 l	Fuel tank40 l–42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1985–1989	Production years1946–2003
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Sedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines5
Power	Power42–110 kW (57–150 hp)	Power33–37 kW (45–50 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.7	Displacement (l)1.5–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.7 D	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · 1.6i
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6i 16V Turbo 4WD	Best 0–100 km/h18 s · 1.6
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed135 km/h
Trim levelsLX · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · LX	Items in the base trim12 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · GTX	Items in the top trim18 · LS
Equipment · Comfort1 · 0
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior4 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats—	4 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 1
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels—
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Underbody Rust Protection	Underbody Rust Protection—	Underbody Rust Protection✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 323 BF or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

Length: Mazda 323 BF 4,230 mm, Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm (a 120 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,400 vs 2,420 mm. Boot: 400 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 323 BF or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

The most frugal Mazda 323 BF uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.7 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 8.4 l/100 km (1.6i).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 323 BF or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

The strongest Mazda 323 BF makes 110 kW (150 hp) (1.6i 16V Turbo 4WD); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 37 kW (50 hp) (1.6).

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