Comparison Volkswagen Golf IV (1J1) 1.8 (125 Hp) & Mercedes-Benz W112 Coupe 300 SE (160 Hp) & Mazda 323 F IV (BG) 1.6 (84 Hp) & TVR Chimaera 5.0 (326 Hp)
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| Brand: | Volkswagen | Mercedes-Benz | Mazda | TVR |
| Model: | Golf | W112 | 323 | Chimaera |
| Generation: | Golf IV (1J1) | W112 Coupe | 323 F IV (BG) | Chimaera |
| Engine / modification: | 1.8 (125 Hp) | 300 SE (160 Hp) | 1.6 (84 Hp) | 5.0 (326 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1997 year | 1962 year | 1989 year | 1997 year |
| Production end: | 2000 year | 1964 year | 1991 year | |
| Coupe type: | Hatchback | Coupe | Hatchback | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 3/5 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 11.7 l/100 km | 19 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 6.3 l/100 km | 11 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 13 l/100 km | 7.1 l/100 km | ||
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 55 l | 65 l | 55 l | 57 l |
| Power: | 125 hp | 160 hp | 84 hp | 326 hp |
| Max power in: | 6000 rpm. | 5000 rpm. | 5500 rpm. | 5500 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 201 km/h | 185 km/h | 175 km/h | 269 km/h |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 9.9 sec | 12.0 sec | 11.2 sec | 4.4 sec |
| Torque: | 170 Nm @ 4200 rpm. | 251 Nm @ 3800 rpm. | 123 Nm @ 2500 rpm. | 434 Nm/4000 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | AGN | M 189 I / 189.985 | E5 | |
| Engine position: | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal | Front, transverse | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 1781 cm3 | 2996 cm3 | 1597 cm3 | 4997 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.5 l | |||
| Coolant: | 5 l | |||
| Fuel System: | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | Multi-point injection | |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | Inline | Inline | V engine |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC | SOHC | OHC | |
| Number of cylinders: | 4 | 6 | 4 | 8 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Compression ratio: | 10.3 | 8.7 | 10 | |
| Piston Stroke: | 86.4 mm | 88 mm | 90 mm | |
| Cylinder Bore: | 81 mm | 85 mm | 94 mm | |
| Wheel Drive: | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive | Front wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 4 | - | ||
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 5 | 4 | 5 | |
| Length: | 4149 mm | 4880 mm | 4260 mm | 3965 mm |
| Width: | 1735 mm | 1845 mm | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Height: | 1439 mm | 1395 mm | 1340 mm | 1223 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2511 mm | 2750 mm | 2500 mm | 2282 mm |
| Front track: | 1513 mm | 1482 mm | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1494 mm | 1490 mm | 1435 mm | 1470 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 330 l | 310 l | ||
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 1184 l | |||
| Front suspension: | Wishbone | Wishbone | ||
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | Wishbone | ||
| Max weight: | 1695 kg | 2060 kg | 1420 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | Disc | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | Disc | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1195 kg | 1590 kg | 990 kg | |
| ABS: | yes | yes | ||
| Steering type: | Steering rack and pinion | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering | ||
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 9.8 m | |||
| Tire size: | 195/65 R15 | 175/70 R13 | 205/55 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | 6J x 15 | 5.5J x 13 | R13 |