Mazda 626 GD or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

1987–1992 vs 1988–1993 · Sedan/Liftback/Coupe/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Boot: 626 GD 520 l, Passat B3 (35i) 640 l.
Lowest consumption: 626 GD 6.5 l/100 km, Passat B3 (35i) 6.2 l/100 km.
Power: 626 GD 44–103 kW, Passat B3 (35i) 53–128 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 GD 11 items (LX), Passat B3 (35i) 11 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 626 GD1987–1992 · 12 engines · LX, GLX, GT, GLESpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, CaratSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 626 GD1987–1992no listings	Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)1988–1993no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,480 mm–4,580 mm	Length4,573 mm–4,585 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm	Width1,704 mm–1,706 mm
Height	Height1,350 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,435 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,575 mm	Wheelbase2,625 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–520 l	Trunk volume465 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,100 kg–1,290 kg	Curb weight1,150 kg–1,360 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1987–1992	Production years1988–1993
Body type	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Coupe, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines9
Power	Power44–103 kW (60–140 hp)	Power53–128 kW (72–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.2	Displacement (l)1.6–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D 60	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 TD
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 2.0i 16V GT	Best 0–100 km/h8 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsLX · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · LX	Items in the base trim11 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · GT	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort2 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 626 GD or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

Length: Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 4,585 mm, Mazda 626 GD 4,580 mm (a 5 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,625 vs 2,575 mm. Boot: 640 vs 520 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 626 GD or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

The most frugal Mazda 626 GD uses 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 D 60); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 TD).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 626 GD or Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i)?

The strongest Mazda 626 GD makes 103 kW (140 hp) (2.0i 16V GT); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B3 (35i) 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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