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Segment: Medium
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997

MAZDA 626 (Mk.5) Sedan 1991-1997 6 Photos
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The fifth generation of the Mazda 626 was introduced in 1991 in Japan and in the following year in Europe. The U.S. version was introduced in 1992 as a 1993 model.

In 1991, Mazda was already involved in a partnership with Ford Motor Co. and that led to jointly developed vehicles which, in some situations, seemed to be competitors in the same market. For instance, the Mazda 626 was introduced in Europe in 1992, but in the following year, the first Ford Mondeo started to compete against it.

The biodesign trend just begun and Mazda chose it for the 626. The rounded edges, narrow headlights and curved panels made the car look smaller than it was. The body-colored door-mirrors were new for the model. The 626 featured a short wheelbase for its size and that led to big overhangs.

Inside, the 2.61 m (102”) wheelbase led to a decent interior room for the rear passengers, but smaller than other cars from its segment. The instrument cluster kept the speedometer in the middle and sent the tachometer on the left, while on the right the constructor grouped with the fuel level gauge and the coolant temperature dial. Strangely, the cruise control buttons were placed behind the steering wheel, under the instrument cluster.

Despite being a long car, Mazda didn't install the 4Wheel-Steering system which is developed in the '80s and it was present on the previous generation. Under the hood, there was a choice of gasoline and diesel engines. For the former, there was an inline-four and a V6 for the U.S. market. In Europe, it was sold mostly with 4-cylinders only.

MAZDA 626 (Mk.5) Sedan 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997
  2 gasoline engines
  • 1.9i 5MT FWD (105 HP)
  • 2.0i 5MT FWD (115 HP)
  1 diesel engine
  • 2.0l D 5MT FWD (76 HP)

MAZDA 626 (Mk.5) Sedan
1.9i 5MT FWD (105 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 1.9i 5MT FWD (105 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1839 cm3
Power:77 KW @ 5500 RPM
105 HP @ 5500 RPM
103 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:114 lb-ft @ 4300 RPM
155 Nm @ 4300 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:115 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.9 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:185/65 R14H
DIMENSIONS
Length:184.8 in (4694 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/59 in (1,499/1,499 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:25.8 mpg US (9.1 L/100Km)
Highway:41.3 mpg US (5.7 L/100Km)
Combined:31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:176 g/km

MAZDA 626 (Mk.5) Sedan
2.0i 5MT FWD (115 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (115 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1991 cm3
Power:85 KW @ 5500 RPM
115 HP @ 5500 RPM
114 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque:125 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM
169 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:122 mph (196 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.4 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R14H
DIMENSIONS
Length:184.8 in (4694 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/59 in (1,499/1,499 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2755.8 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3770 lbs (1710 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.8 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
Highway:38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
Combined:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190 g/km

MAZDA 626 (Mk.5) Sedan
2.0l D 5MT FWD (76 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0l D 5MT FWD (76 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:56 KW @ 4000 RPM
76 HP @ 4000 RPM
75 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque:127 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM
172 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System:Indirect Injection
Fuel:Diesel
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:100 mph (161 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):14.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-Speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:195/65 R14H
DIMENSIONS
Length:184.8 in (4694 mm)
Width:68.9 in (1750 mm)
Height:55.1 in (1400 mm)
Front/rear Track:59/59 in (1,499/1,499 mm)
Wheelbase:102.8 in (2611 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.1 in (155 mm)
Cargo Volume:16 cuFT (453 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.33
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:2755.8 lbs (1250 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:3770 lbs (1710 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
Combined:34.5 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:180 g/km
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