Mazda 626 1995 vs Seat Toledo 1996
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 140 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.8 seconds | 11.3 seconds | |
| Mazda 626 engine produces 5 HP more power than Seat Toledo, whereas torque is 18 NM more than Seat Toledo. Despite the higher power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 7.8 | |
|
The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Seat Toledo, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 700 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: | 480'000 km | 420'000 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: | 6 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Seat Ibiza, Seat Cordoba | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Seat Toledo might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.32 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.66 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
|
Mazda 626 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 626 is 38 cm longer than the Seat Toledo, 9 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 550 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
747 litres | 1360 litres | |
|
Seat Toledo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 626 has 95 litres less trunk space than the Seat Toledo. This could mean that the Mazda 626 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 Seat Toledo (by 613 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.1 metres more than that of the Seat Toledo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`680 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Mazda 626 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Seat Toledo has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Mazda 626, so Mazda 626 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |
Mazda 626 has
|
Seat Toledo has
| |