1987-1997 626 OverviewMazda 626 Overview (1987 - 1997)
1987 - 1997
Tech Specs Summary
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- 94 - 127 mph
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- 10.2 - 14.7 seconds
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- 59 - 138 BHP
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- 30.4 - 44.1 mpg
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- 1,115 - 1,305 kg
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- 467 L (Coupé)
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- 467 L (Saloon)
This generation of the Mazda 626 was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda between 1987 - 1997. It's a front engined car with either front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive and came as a coupé, saloon or estate. There are many power levels available, ranging from a 59 BHP 2 L Inline 4 diesel engine all the way to a 138 BHP 2 L Inline 4 petrol engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and trailing-arm rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 626 is the Mazda 626 GLX 2.2i 4WD which scores 1.8★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 113 BHP and a power/weight ratio of 87 BHP/Tonne it has a top speed of 114 mph and gets to 62 mph in 11.2 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mazda 626 LX 2.0 Diesel is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 582 miles and can store 467 litres of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 550 kg and a braked towing capacity of 1,000 kg.