Mazda 626 1991 vs Mazda 323 1989
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 135 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
| Mazda 626 engine produces 27 HP more power than Mazda 323, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Mazda 323. Despite the higher power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 7.8 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 323 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Mazda 626 could require 90 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 323. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 750 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 700 km with real consumption | 700 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 520'000 km | 390'000 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 | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Mazda MX-6 | Used also on Mazda MX-3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.26 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.68 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.34 m | |
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Mazda 626 is larger. Mazda 626 is 44 cm longer than the Mazda 323, 7 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
747 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 9.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 0.8 metres more than that of the Mazda 323, which means Mazda 626 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`675 | 1`550 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | above average | |
| Mazda 323 has slightly fewer faults. Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Mazda 626, so Mazda 323 quality could be a bit better. | |||
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1000 | |
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