Mazda 323 BG or Volkswagen Golf III?

1989–1994 vs 1991–1997 · Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Liftback vs Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door/Wagon/Convertible

In short

Length: 323 BG 4,260 mm, Golf III 4,345 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: 323 BG 440 l, Golf III 470 l.
Lowest consumption: 323 BG 5.6 l/100 km, Golf III 5.2 l/100 km.
Power: 323 BG 42–136 kW, Golf III 44–128 kW.
Standard equipment: 323 BG 10 items (LX), Golf III 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997 · 11 engines · CL, GL, GTI, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 323 BG1989–1994no listings	Volkswagen Golf III1991–1997no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length3,995 mm–4,260 mm	Length4,020 mm–4,345 mm
Width	Width1,675 mm–1,680 mm	Width1,695 mm
Height	Height1,340 mm–1,390 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,450 mm–2,500 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm	Ground clearance110 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume250 l–440 l	Trunk volume265 l–470 l
Curb weight	Curb weight900 kg–1,250 kg	Curb weight1,000 kg–1,250 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–55 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1989–1994	Production years1991–1997
Body type	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Liftback	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door, Wagon, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines11	Number of engines11
Power	Power42–136 kW (57–185 hp)	Power44–128 kW (60–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8	Displacement (l)1.4–2.8
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 consumption5.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7.5 s · 1.8 16V Turbo GT-R	Best 0–100 km/h7.6 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed215 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsLX · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim10 · LX	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim20 · GT-R	Items in the top trim26 · VR6
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

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

Length: Volkswagen Golf III 4,345 mm, Mazda 323 BG 4,260 mm (a 85 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,475 vs 2,500 mm. Boot: 470 vs 440 l.

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

The most frugal Mazda 323 BG uses 5.6 l/100 km (1.7 D 57); the most frugal Volkswagen Golf III 5.2 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

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

The strongest Mazda 323 BG makes 136 kW (185 hp) (1.8 16V Turbo GT-R); the strongest Volkswagen Golf III 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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