Mazda 323 BG or Volkswagen Golf II?

1989–1994 vs 1983–1991 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Liftback vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: 323 BG 4,260 mm, Golf II 3,985 mm — a 28 cm difference.
Boot: 323 BG 440 l, Golf II 340 l.
Lowest consumption: 323 BG 5.6 l/100 km, Golf II 5.7 l/100 km.
Power: 323 BG 42–136 kW, Golf II 40–118 kW.
Standard equipment: 323 BG 10 items (LX), Golf II 12 items (C).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 323 BG1989–1994 · 11 engines · LX, GLX, GT, ClassicSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 323 BG1989–1994no listings	Volkswagen Golf II1983–1991no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,995 mm–4,260 mm	Length3,985 mm
Width	Width1,675 mm–1,680 mm	Width1,665 mm
Height	Height1,340 mm–1,390 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,450 mm–2,500 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–440 l	Trunk volume340 l
Curb weight	Curb weight900 kg–1,250 kg	Curb weight845 kg–1,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1994	Production years1983–1991
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Liftback	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines9
Power	Power42–136 kW (57–185 hp)	Power40–118 kW (54–160 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8	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 consumption5.6 l/100 km · 1.7 D 57	Lowest consumption5.7 l/100 km · 1.6 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 1.8 16V Turbo GT-R	Best 0–100 km/h8.3 s · 1.8 G60
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed216 km/h
Trim levelsLX · C
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · LX	Items in the base trim12 · C
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · GT-R	Items in the top trim24 · GTI
Equipment · Comfort1 · 0
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black 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 · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 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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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Mazda 323 BG 4,260 mm, Volkswagen Golf II 3,985 mm (a 275 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,500 vs 2,475 mm. Boot: 440 vs 340 l.

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

The most frugal Mazda 323 BG uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.7 D 57); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf II 5.7 l/100 km (1.6 D).

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

The strongest Mazda 323 BG makes 136 kW (185 hp) (1.8 16V Turbo GT-R); the strongest Volkswagen Golf II 118 kW (160 hp) (1.8 G60).

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