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

1982–1987 vs 1980–1988 · Sedan/Liftback/Coupe vs Hatchback 5-door/Wagon

In short

Length: 626 GC 4,430 mm, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 4,545 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: 626 GC 450 l, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 640 l.
Lowest consumption: 626 GC 6.5 l/100 km, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: 626 GC 46–88 kW, Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 40–82 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 GC 12 items (LX), Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 12 items (C).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 626 GC1982–1987 · 8 engines · LX, GLX, GTSpecifications →Listings →

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

Only differences

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	Mazda 626 GC1982–1987no listings	Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)1980–1988no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,415 mm–4,430 mm	Length4,405 mm–4,545 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm	Width1,685 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,395 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,510 mm	Wheelbase2,550 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance125 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–450 l	Trunk volume480 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,100 kg	Curb weight960 kg–1,180 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1982–1987	Production years1980–1988
Body type	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Coupe	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines9
Power	Power46–88 kW (63–120 hp)	Power40–82 kW (54–111 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 1.6 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 2.0i GT	Best 0–100 km/h9.8 s · 1.8 GT
Top speed	Top speed195 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 trim21 · GT	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort1 · 0
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
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 & lights2 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
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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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 626 GC or Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B)?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 4,545 mm, Mazda 626 GC 4,430 mm (a 115 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,550 vs 2,510 mm. Boot: 640 vs 450 l.

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

The most frugal Mazda 626 GC uses 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 6.5 l/100 km (1.6 TD).

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

The strongest Mazda 626 GC makes 88 kW (120 hp) (2.0i GT); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B2 (Typ 32B) 82 kW (111 hp) (1.8 GT).

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