Mazda 6 2010 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.2 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| 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: | 180 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 400 NM | 220 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 80 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.4 | 5.2 | |
| Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 6 could require 30 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1180 km in combined cycle | 1230 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda CX-7 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger. Mazda 6 is 17 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 502 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 17 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.8 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 6 is 1.4 metres more than that of the Mazda 626, which means Mazda 6 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Electric power steering | Hydraulic power steering | |
| Electric power steering is simpler, quieter, more fuel-efficient, more configurable and provides additional features such as auto-steering for lane assist and parking. The disadvantages of electric power steering are possible overheating under prolonged load conditions and insufficient feedback (feeling) during steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`065 | 1`770 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | high | average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 580 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 1000 | |
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