Mazda 626 1995 vs Mazda 626 1997
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 117 HP | 115 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.1 seconds | 12.4 seconds | |
| Mazda 626 1995 engine produces 2 HP more power than Mazda 626 1997, whereas torque is 3 NM more than Mazda 626 1997. Despite the higher power, Mazda 626 1995 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.5 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 11.3 l/100km | 9.6 l/100km | |
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The Mazda 626 1997 is a better choice in terms of fuel economy based on user-reported consumption, although the specification shows otherwise. By specification Mazda 626 1995 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626 1997, which means that by driving the Mazda 626 1995 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Mazda 626 1995 consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Mazda 626 1997. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 60 litres | 64 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 750 km in combined cycle | |
| 530 km with real consumption | 660 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 | 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 1995 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Mazda 626 1995 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 | 4.58 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.40 m | 1.43 m | |
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Mazda 626 1995 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 626 1995 is 12 cm longer than the Mazda 626 1997, 4 cm wider, while the height of Mazda 626 1995 is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 502 litres | |
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Mazda 626 1997 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 626 1995 has 50 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 626 1997. This could mean that the Mazda 626 1995 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Mazda 626 1995 is 0.2 metres more than that of the Mazda 626 1997. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`650 | 1`700 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | average | average | |
| Average price (€): | 600 | 800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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