1983-1988 626 OverviewMazda 626 Overview (1983 - 1988)
1983 - 1988
Tech Specs Summary
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- 93 - 118 mph
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- 9.4 - 11.7 seconds
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- 61 - 118 hp
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- 27.6 - 32.6 mpg
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- 2,381 - 2,403 lbs
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- 15.3 ft3 (Sedan)
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- 15.3 ft3 (Coupé)
This generation of the Mazda 626 was produced by the Japanese manufacturer Mazda between 1983 - 1988. It's a front engined front-wheel drive car and came as a sedan, coupé or hatchback. There are five power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 diesel engine or 1.6 L Inline 4 gasoline engine. It has macpherson strut suspension front and rear.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the 626 is the Mazda 626 Coupé 2.0i which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 118 hp and a power/weight ratio of 20.37 lb/hp it has a top speed of 118 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.4 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Mazda 626 2.0 is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.9★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 454 miles and can store 15.3 cubic feet of cargo. It also has an unbraked towing capacity of 1,213 lbs and a braked towing capacity of 2,425 lbs.