Body style: Wagon (station wagon, estate, combi, touring)
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991
The fourth generation of the Mazda 626 Wagon was the middle road between a medium-sized hatchback and an MPV.
In the '80s, the MPV market-share was rising, but the station-wagon vehicles didn't give up the fight. Mazda already had a very appreciated model, the 626, so the Japanese carmaker placed its bets on the wagon.
With its rectangular, horizontal headlights and a shy try to soften its edges, the Mazda 6 wasn't everyone's candy. The Japanese carmaker didn't clearly understand the European's design taste, so it decided to try the market and convince it with good, well-built products. All four doors were kept the same as those installed on the hatchback version, and that resulted in an unusual shape for the side windows behind the C-pillars. In the back, the carmaker installed corner-mounted taillights to allow a straight cut for the tailgate. Unlike many other station-wagons on the market, it featured a flat floor, flush to the top rear bumper.
Inside, the Japanese designers installed a curved dashboard with a hump above the instrument cluster. It didn't feature the usual angled cuts from most of its competitors on the market. The air-vents were integrated into the center stack and above the median line of the dash. For some trim levels, it featured front bucket seats. In the rear, Mazda installed a folding rear seatback to expand the trunk area.
The independent suspension in all corners made the car very comfortable, and the engine lineup was adequate for its customers. Mazda offered a choice of diesel and gasoline engines for the 626.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (90 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 66 KW @ 5000 RPM 90 HP @ 5000 RPM 89 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 113 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM 153 Nm @ 2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 106 mph (171 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.5 in (4610 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2645.5 lbs (1200 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3858 lbs (1750 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 202 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.2i 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2169 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 5000 RPM 115 HP @ 5000 RPM 114 BHP @ 5000 RPM |
Torque: | 133 lb-ft @ 3000 RPM 180 Nm @ 3000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 113 mph (182 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Discs |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 181.5 in (4610 mm) |
Width: | 66.5 in (1689 mm) |
Height: | 56.3 in (1430 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 101.4 in (2576 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6.3 in (160 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 15.2 cuFT (430 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.34 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2711.7 lbs (1230 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924.2 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 195 g/km |