Mazda 626 1991 vs SAAB 9000 1993
Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.3 Petrol | |
Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
Power: | 167 HP | 170 HP | |
Torque: | 221 NM | 260 NM | |
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
Mazda 626 engine produces 3 HP less power than SAAB 9000, whereas torque is 39 NM less than SAAB 9000. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.5 | 9.6 | |
Mazda 626 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the SAAB 9000, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 66 litres | |
Full fuel tank distance: | 630 km in combined cycle | 680 km in combined cycle | |
SAAB 9000 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
Average engine lifespan: | 630'000 km | 440'000 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: | 10 years | 4 years | |
Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 9, Mazda MX-6 | Used only for this car | |
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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
Length: | 4.70 m | 4.76 m | |
Width: | 1.75 m | 1.78 m | |
Height: | 1.39 m | 1.42 m | |
Both cars are similar in size. Mazda 626 is 6 cm shorter than the SAAB 9000, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 3 cm lower. | |||
Trunk capacity: | 455 litres | no data | |
Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
747 litres | no data | |
Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 10.9 meters | |
The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 1.3 metres less than that of the SAAB 9000, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
Gross weight (kg): | 1`735 | 1`800 | |
Safety: | no data | no data | |
Quality: | above average | no data | |
Average price (€): | 800 | 1400 | |
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