Mazda 6 2002 vs Mazda 626 1999
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.3 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: | 162 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 205 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 12.3 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Mazda 6 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 6 engine produces 47 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 35 NM more than Mazda 626. Thanks to more power Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.5 | 8.7 | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 6 consumes 1.8 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 270 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 600 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 810 km on highway | 920 km on highway | ||
| 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 440'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | Used only for this car | |
| 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 2.3 engine: The cooling system pump and thermostat, engine mounts (which can cause vibration), lambda sensor, and intake manifold adjuster are the most common problems with this engine. | |||
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: | 490 litres | 540 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1712 litres | 1677 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 6 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626. This could mean that the Mazda 6 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. 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): | 2`025 | no data | |
| 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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