Mazda 626 CB or Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)?

1978–1982 vs 1973–1980 · Sedan/Coupe vs Hatchback 3-door/Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: 626 CB 4,305 mm, Passat B1 (Typ 32) 4,270 mm — a 4 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: 626 CB 9.5 l/100 km, Passat B1 (Typ 32) 7 l/100 km.
Power: 626 CB 55–66 kW, Passat B1 (Typ 32) 37–63 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 CB 12 items (LX), Passat B1 (Typ 32) 12 items (L).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)1973–1980 · 8 engines · L, LS, TS, GLSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Mazda 626 CB1978–1982no listings	Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)1973–1980no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,305 mm	Length4,192 mm–4,270 mm
Width	Width1,660 mm	Width1,620 mm
Height	Height1,350 mm–1,370 mm	Height1,360 mm–1,385 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,510 mm	Wheelbase2,470 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volumenot specified	Trunk volume425 l–550 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,100 kg	Curb weight900 kg–1,000 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank50 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1978–1982	Production years1973–1980
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe	Body typeHatchback 3-door, Hatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines8
Power	Power55–66 kW (75–90 hp)	Power37–63 kW (50–86 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 1.6	Lowest consumption7 l/100 km · 1.5 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h11.5 s · 1.6
Top speed	Top speed170 km/h	Top speed172 km/h
Trim levelsLX · L
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · LX	Items in the base trim12 · L
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim16 · GLX	Items in the top trim19 · GLS
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✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
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 & 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 Passat B1 (Typ 32)?

Length: Mazda 626 CB 4,305 mm, Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) 4,270 mm (a 35 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,510 vs 2,470 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 626 CB or Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)?

The most frugal Mazda 626 CB uses 9.5 l/100 km (1.6); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) 7 l/100 km (1.5 D).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 626 CB or Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32)?

The strongest Mazda 626 CB makes 66 kW (90 hp) (2.0); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B1 (Typ 32) 63 kW (86 hp) (1.6).

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