Mazda 626 CB or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

1978–1982 vs 1980–1988 · Sedan/Coupe vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: 626 CB 4,305 mm, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 4,545 mm — a 24 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: 626 CB 9.5 l/100 km, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: 626 CB 55–66 kW, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 40–82 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 CB 12 items (LX), Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 12 items (C).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)1980–1988 · 9 engines · C, CL, GL, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Mazda 626 CB1978–1982no listings	Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)1980–1988no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,305 mm	Length4,405 mm–4,545 mm
Width	Width1,660 mm	Width1,685 mm
Height	Height1,350 mm–1,370 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,510 mm	Wheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volumenot specified	Trunk volume480 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,100 kg	Curb weight960 kg–1,180 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1978–1982	Production years1980–1988
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines9
Power	Power55–66 kW (75–90 hp)	Power40–82 kW (54–111 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 1.6	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.8 GT
Top speed	Top speed170 km/h	Top speed190 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 trim26 · Carat
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 B2 (Typ 32B)?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 4,545 mm, Mazda 626 CB 4,305 mm (a 240 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,510 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 626 CB or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

The most frugal Mazda 626 CB uses 9.5 l/100 km (1.6); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 6.5 l/100 km (1.6 TD).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 626 CB or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

The strongest Mazda 626 CB makes 66 kW (90 hp) (2.0); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 82 kW (111 hp) (1.8 GT).

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