Mazda 626 2000 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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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: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.3 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Mazda 626 and Mazda 3 have the same engine power, but Mazda 626 torque is 10 NM less than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.1 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 60 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.50 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.47 m | |
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Mazda 626 is larger, but slightly lower. Mazda 626 is 25 cm longer than the Mazda 3, width is practically the same , while the height of Mazda 626 is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 454 litres | 481 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1360 litres | |
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Mazda 3 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Mazda 626 has 27 litres less trunk space than the Mazda 3. This could mean that the Mazda 626 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| 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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | high | |
| Mazda 3 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Mazda 626 has serious deffects in 840 percent more cases than Mazda 3, so Mazda 3 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 4200 | |
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