Mazda 626 1998 Estate car / wagon

This generation of Mazda 626 has been produced from January, 1998 to December, 1999. We can provide information about 6 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Mazda is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.8 to 2.0 litres and power of from 90 to 136 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.0 litres and power of 100 HP. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Mazda 626 1998 estate car average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 8 to 9.1 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 5.5 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mazda 626 1998 estate car petrol engine version is Mazda 626 Wagon 1.8i, consuming 8 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Mazda 626 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 5 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average the same for petrol engines and +9% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mazda 626 modification.

Mazda 626 1998 estate car CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 191 to 217 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 158 grams per kilometer. From Mazda 626 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Mazda 626 Wagon 1.8i which produces an average of 191 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 10.5 seconds has Mazda 626 Wagon 2.0iHP version, conversely the tardiest one is Mazda 626 Wagon 2.0 DiTD reaching this speed only in 13.5 seconds. The maximum top speed is 202 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 136 hp version (Mazda 626 Wagon 2.0iHP).

Lenght of Mazda 626 is 466 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Mazda 626 is about 6 cm longer than Toyota Avensis estate car / wagon, but 2 cm shorter than Volkswagen Passat estate car / wagon. Mazda 626 gross weight is from 1800 to 1935 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class.

This Mazda is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 600 €. According to user reviews, average Mazda 626 repair costs are 110 € per year. Users calculated Mazda 626 1998 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.13 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 64%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 23% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Mazda 626 for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Mazda 626 prices and costs.

In user reviews Mazda 626 received average grade 7.2 (from 10) which is lower than average mark for similar aged cars (7.7). 78% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

Mazda 626 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Mazda 626 1998 Wagon 1.8i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 90 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 626 1998 Wagon 2.0i 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 626 1998 Wagon 2.0i Automatic 2.0 Petrol 115 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 626 1998 Wagon 2.0iHP

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.5 seconds
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 626 1998 Wagon 2.0iHP Automatic

Most powerfull petrol version (136 HP)

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4)
Mazda 626 1998 Wagon 2.0 DiTD Jun 1998 — Dec 1999 2.0 Diesel 100 HP 5.5 l/100km Manual (5)
Mazda 626 service and maintenanceOil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.

Mazda 626 prices

Mazda 626 1998 - 1999 estate car price in Latvia is from 500 € to 700 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mazda 626 price is very low - Mazda 626 is approximately for 49 percents cheaper then average estate cars of this age (compare estate cars 1998 - 1999 prices). Despite of relatively low price Mazda 626 quality is above average (see below), so this Mazda can be a good buy.

YearLowestAverageHighestAvailability
Mazda 626 1998 price 500 € 600 € 700 €

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Mazda 626 reliability and quality

According to yearly reports of vehicle inspection service Mazda 626 reliability is average. In the roadworthiness tests in 2011 defects were detected in an average of 25.8 percent of Mazda 626 of this generation (on average 13 years old at the time of inspection). The average failure rate for a vehicles of the same age was 26%.

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Mazda 626 1998 estate car features (options)

Percentage of Mazda 626 with corresponding feature (option)

Roof bars (railings)
70%
Adjustable steering wheel
64%
Conditioning
63%
Metallic paint
47%
Climate control
29%
Cruise control
19%

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Mazda 626 reviews

Total 19 Mazda 626 owner reviews

Mazda 626 1998 Hatchback Petrol 2.0 litres, Manual gearbox
Purchase year:2016 (age of car 18 years) Owned for:15`000 kilometers (1 year)
Average fuel consumption: 6.5 litres per 100km (50% urban driving)
Total cost of repairs: 390 € (~ 390 € per year)
Total car rating:
9
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   female, age 45
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