Mazda 626 1995 vs Toyota Carina E 1992
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 76 HP | 73 HP | |
| Torque: | 172 NM | 132 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.7 seconds | 16.4 seconds | |
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Mazda 626 is more dynamic to drive. Mazda 626 engine produces 3 HP more power than Toyota Carina E, whereas torque is 40 NM more than Toyota Carina E. Thanks to more power Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.8 | 5.8 | |
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The Toyota Carina E is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Mazda 626 consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Carina E, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 150 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| Toyota Carina E gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 20 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Toyota Corolla | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Carina E might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
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Mazda 626 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 626 is 17 cm longer than the Toyota Carina E, 5 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 470 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
747 litres | no data | |
| Despite its longer length, Mazda 626 has 15 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Carina E. This could mean that the Mazda 626 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.4 metres more than that of the Toyota Carina E, which means Mazda 626 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`715 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Toyota Carina E has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Toyota Carina E, so Toyota Carina E quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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