Mazda 626 1999 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Mazda 626) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Mazda 3) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| 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: | 100 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 187 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 9.1 seconds | |
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Mazda 3 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 50 HP less power than Mazda 3, but torque is 33 NM more than Mazda 3. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 7.4 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.1 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Mazda 626 consumes 2.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 330 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Mazda 626 consumes 2.3 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 740 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 960 km on highway | ||
| 1040 km with real consumption | 650 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 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: | 380'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Mazda 323, Mazda Premacy | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Mazda 6, Mazda MX-5, Mazda 5, Mazda CX-5 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Mazda 3 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Mazda 626 1999 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. Mazda 3 2009 2.0 engine: The engine tends to idle unevenly. Engine problems may also include the thermostat and cooling pump. This engine tends to consume more oil at higher mileages. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.59 m | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
| Mazda 626 is 1 cm longer than the Mazda 3, 5 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 430 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 626 has 72 litres more trunk space than the Mazda 3. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`790 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 705 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3200 | |
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