Dodge Intrepid 1997 vs Mazda 626 1995
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 203 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 258 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Dodge Intrepid is more dynamic to drive. Dodge Intrepid engine produces 86 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Dodge Intrepid reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.1 | 7.7 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Dodge Intrepid consumes 1.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Dodge Intrepid could require 210 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 770 km in combined cycle | |
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 460'000 km | 520'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Mazda 626 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Chrysler 300C, Chrysler 300M, Chrysler Sebring | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Dodge Intrepid might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 5.18 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.90 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.40 m | |
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Dodge Intrepid is larger. Dodge Intrepid is 48 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 15 cm wider, while the height of Dodge Intrepid is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 520 litres | 452 litres | |
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Dodge Intrepid has more luggage capacity. Dodge Intrepid has 68 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 2`070 kg | 1`645 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`605 kg | 1`160 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 465 kg | 485 kg | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1400 | 600 | |
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