Mazda 626 2000 vs Mazda 3 2009
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Petrol | 2.5 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 167 HP | 167 HP | |
| Torque: | 218 NM | 168 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 50 NM more than Mazda 3. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 64 litres | 44 litres | |
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.59 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 16 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 | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | no data | |
| 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 | 3200 | |
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