Mazda 323 BF or Volkswagen Golf II?

1985–1989 vs 1983–1991 · Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Wagon vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: 323 BF 4,230 mm, Golf II 3,985 mm — a 25 cm difference.
Boot: 323 BF 400 l, Golf II 340 l.
Lowest consumption: 323 BF 5.5 l/100 km, Golf II 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: 323 BF 42–110 kW, Golf II 40–118 kW.
Standard equipment: 323 BF 12 items (LX), Golf II 12 items (C).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Golf II1983–1991 · 9 engines · C, CL, GL, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 323 BF1985–1989no listings	Volkswagen Golf II1983–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,990 mm–4,230 mm	Length3,985 mm
Width	Width1,645 mm	Width1,665 mm
Height	Height1,390 mm–1,415 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume230 l–400 l	Trunk volume340 l
Curb weight	Curb weight850 kg–1,150 kg	Curb weight845 kg–1,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l–50 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1985–1989	Production years1983–1991
Body type	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Sedan, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines9
Power	Power42–110 kW (57–150 hp)	Power40–118 kW (54–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.7	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.7 D	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.6 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.9 s · 1.6i 16V Turbo 4WD	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.8 G60
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsLX · C
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · LX	Items in the base trim12 · C
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · GTX	Items in the top trim24 · GTI
Equipment · Comfort1 · 0
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Grey Interior	Grey Interior✓	Grey Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats—	5 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 · 1
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks—	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 323 BF or Volkswagen Golf II?

Length: Mazda 323 BF 4,230 mm, Volkswagen Golf II 3,985 mm (a 245 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,400 vs 2,475 mm. Boot: 400 vs 340 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 323 BF or Volkswagen Golf II?

The most frugal Mazda 323 BF uses 5.5 l/100 km (1.7 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf II 5.7 l/100 km (1.6 D).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 323 BF or Volkswagen Golf II?

The strongest Mazda 323 BF makes 110 kW (150 hp) (1.6i 16V Turbo 4WD); the strongest Volkswagen Golf II 118 kW (160 hp) (1.8 G60).

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