Mazda 626 1991 vs Mazda Xedos 9 1993
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| 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 | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 106 HP | 146 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.9 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
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Mazda Xedos 9 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 40 HP less power than Mazda Xedos 9, whereas torque is 23 NM less than Mazda Xedos 9. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.2 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.4 | 8.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.2 l/100km | 9.7 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 1.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda Xedos 9. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 68 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 810 km in combined cycle | 800 km in combined cycle | |
| 730 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
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 | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Xedos 6 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda Xedos 9 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.77 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.40 m | |
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Mazda 626 is smaller. Mazda 626 is 12 cm shorter than the Mazda Xedos 9, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | 430 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
747 litres | no data | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Mazda 626 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Mazda Xedos 9. The Mazda Xedos 9 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 11.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.9 metres less than that of the Mazda Xedos 9, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`940 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1200 | |
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