Mazda 6 2002 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.8 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: | 120 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 152 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.2 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 20 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 13 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 8.0 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 6 consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 6 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 770 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 780 km with real consumption | 800 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 560'000 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: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | 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 6 2002 1.8 engine: The engine often has an unstable idle speed. The thermostat, cooling pump, and alternator are weak points. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.69 m | 4.68 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.52 m | |
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Mazda 6 is larger, but lower. Mazda 6 is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 7 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 505 litres | 485 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | 1677 litres | |
| Mazda 6 has 20 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Mazda 6 (by 35 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`900 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 55 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | ||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 600 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.3/10 | 6.2/10 | |
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