Mazda 6 2010 vs Mazda 626 2000
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 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: | 170 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 226 NM | 218 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.5 seconds | 9.3 seconds | |
| Mazda 6 engine produces 3 HP more power than Mazda 626, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Mazda 626. Despite the higher power, Mazda 6 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.4 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 64 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 630'000 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: | 7 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 3, Mazda Tribute | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 9, 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. Mazda 626 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Mazda 626 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.75 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 6 is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 626, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 6 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 519 litres | 454 litres | |
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Mazda 6 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 6 has 65 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 626. | |||
| Turning diameter: | no data | 10.4 meters | |
| 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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 6 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 450 percent more cases than Mazda 6, so Mazda 6 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 4800 | 1000 | |
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