Mazda 626 1997 Sedan

This generation of Mazda 626 has been produced from July, 1997 to December, 1999. We can provide information about 4 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Mazda is available with two petrol engines with displacement from 1.8 to 2.0 litres and power of from 90 to 115 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 (3 versions), as well as automatic (1 version) gearbox.

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Mazda 626 1997 sedan average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.6 to 8.5 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 5.2 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Mazda 626 1997 sedan petrol engine version is Mazda 626 1.8i, consuming 7.6 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Mazda 626 real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 12 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +8% for petrol engines and +15% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Mazda 626 modification.

Mazda 626 1997 sedan CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 181 to 203 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 152 grams per kilometer. From Mazda 626 with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Mazda 626 1.8i which produces an average of 181 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.9 seconds has Mazda 626 2.0i version, conversely the tardiest one is Mazda 626 1.8i reaching this speed only in 12.6 seconds. The maximum top speed is 198 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 115 hp version (Mazda 626 2.0i).

Lenght of Mazda 626 is 458 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Mazda 626 is about 2 cm longer than Ford Mondeo sedan, but 5 cm shorter than Toyota Avensis sedan. Mazda 626 gross weight is from 1680 to 1770 kg (depending on modification), which is approximately the same as the average for cars of this age and class. Mazda 626 trunk space is 502 litres.

This Mazda is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 700 €. According to user reviews, average Mazda 626 repair costs are 110 € per year. Users calculated Mazda 626 1997 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2100 € cost per year and 0.14 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 65%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 24% 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 6.7 (from 10) which is lower than average mark for similar aged cars (7.6). Ratings are quite controversial, both positive and not so good, read more in the reviews below. 70% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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Mazda 626 prices

Mazda 626 1997 - 1999 sedan price in Latvia is from 500 € to 1000 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Mazda 626 price is very low - Mazda 626 is approximately for 49 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 1997 - 1999 prices). Despite of relatively low price Mazda 626 quality is above average (see below), so this Mazda can be a good buy.