Mazda 626 1991 vs Honda Accord 1998
| 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: | Automatic | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.2 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 212 HP | |
| Torque: | 221 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 7.2 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 45 HP less power than Honda Accord, but torque is 6 NM more than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.6 | 9.6 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 620 km in combined cycle | 670 km in combined cycle | |
| Honda Accord 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: | 630'000 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: | 10 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda Xedos 9, Mazda MX-6 | Used also on Honda Prelude | |
| 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 626 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.70 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.43 m | |
| Mazda 626 is 10 cm longer than the Honda Accord, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 626 is 4 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. Mazda 626 has 25 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 9.6 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 1.8 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`820 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Honda Accord has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 295 percent more cases than Honda Accord, so Honda Accord quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 600 | 1000 | |
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