Mazda 626 CB or Volkswagen Jetta I (A1)?

1978–1982 vs 1979–1984 · Sedan/Coupe vs Sedan

In short

Length: 626 CB 4,305 mm, Jetta I (A1) 4,265 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: 626 CB 9.5 l/100 km, Jetta I (A1) 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: 626 CB 55–66 kW, Jetta I (A1) 37–82 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 CB 12 items (LX), Jetta I (A1) 12 items (C).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Jetta I (A1)1979–1984 · 9 engines · C, L, Formel E, GLSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 626 CB1978–1982no listings	Volkswagen Jetta I (A1)1979–1984no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,305 mm	Length4,265 mm
Width	Width1,660 mm	Width1,630 mm
Height	Height1,350 mm–1,370 mm	Height1,395 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,510 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volumenot specified	Trunk volume630 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,100 kg	Curb weight855 kg–985 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank40 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1978–1982	Production years1979–1984
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines9
Power	Power55–66 kW (75–90 hp)	Power37–82 kW (50–111 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.1–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 1.6	Lowest consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.6 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h9.1 s · 1.8 GLI
Top speed	Top speed170 km/h	Top speed185 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 trim16 · GLX	Items in the top trim21 · GLI
Equipment · Comfort2 · 0
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior3 · 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✓
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 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 0
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—
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 626 CB or Volkswagen Jetta I (A1)?

Length: Mazda 626 CB 4,305 mm, Volkswagen Jetta I (A1) 4,265 mm (a 40 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,510 vs 2,400 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 626 CB or Volkswagen Jetta I (A1)?

The most frugal Mazda 626 CB uses 9.5 l/100 km (1.6); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta I (A1) 5.8 l/100 km (1.6 D).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 626 CB or Volkswagen Jetta I (A1)?

The strongest Mazda 626 CB makes 66 kW (90 hp) (2.0); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta I (A1) 82 kW (111 hp) (1.8 GLI).

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