Mazda 626 CB or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

1978–1982 vs 1946–2003 · Sedan/Coupe vs Sedan/Convertible

In short

Length: 626 CB 4,305 mm, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm — a 20 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: 626 CB 9.5 l/100 km, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 8.4 l/100 km.
Power: 626 CB 55–66 kW, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 33–37 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 CB 12 items (LX), Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 12 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 626 CB1978–1982 · 4 engines · LX, GLXSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 626 CB1978–1982no listings	Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,305 mm	Length4,079 mm–4,110 mm
Width	Width1,660 mm	Width1,550 mm–1,585 mm
Height	Height1,350 mm–1,370 mm	Height1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,510 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,420 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volumenot specified	Trunk volume140 l–260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,100 kg	Curb weight840 kg–950 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank40 l–42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1978–1982	Production years1946–2003
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe	Body typeSedan, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines5
Power	Power55–66 kW (75–90 hp)	Power33–37 kW (45–50 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.5–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 1.6	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · 1.6i
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h18 s · 1.6
Top speed	Top speed170 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 trim16 · GLX	Items in the top trim18 · LS
Equipment · Comfort2 · 0
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior—	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats—	4 Seats✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 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 626 CB or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

Length: Mazda 626 CB 4,305 mm, Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm (a 195 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,510 vs 2,420 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 626 CB or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

The most frugal Mazda 626 CB uses 9.5 l/100 km (1.6); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 8.4 l/100 km (1.6i).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 626 CB or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

The strongest Mazda 626 CB makes 66 kW (90 hp) (2.0); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 37 kW (50 hp) (1.6).

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