Mazda 626 1998 vs Alfa Romeo 156 2000
| Body: | Sedan | Estate car / wagon | |
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| The wagon generally has more cargo space due to a larger trunk door opening, a roof that extends as far back as possible, and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into cargo space. Sedans tend to be quieter than wagons due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 1.9 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 100 HP | 105 HP | |
| Torque: | 220 NM | 255 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Alfa Romeo 156 is a more dynamic driving. Mazda 626 engine produces 5 HP less power than Alfa Romeo 156, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Alfa Romeo 156. Due to the lower power, Mazda 626 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.2 | 6.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.0 l/100km | 5.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Mazda 626 consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 626 consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 63 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1230 km in combined cycle | 1050 km in combined cycle | |
| 1420 km on highway | 1280 km on highway | ||
| 1060 km with real consumption | 1060 km with real consumption | ||
| Mazda 626 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Mazda 626 1998 2.0 engine: The engine is reliable if you use quality diesel. Turbine life is not very long, however. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.58 m | 4.43 m | |
| Width: | 1.71 m | 1.74 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.42 m | |
| Mazda 626 is 15 cm longer than the Alfa Romeo 156, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Mazda 626 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 502 litres | 360 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1180 litres | |
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Mazda 626 has more luggage capacity. Mazda 626 has 142 litres more trunk space than the Alfa Romeo 156. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Alfa Romeo 156, which means Mazda 626 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`770 | 1`840 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 6.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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