Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Medium
Production years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998
Mazda introduced the fifth generation of its mid-size contender 626 in 1991 in just two shapes, sedan, and hatchback, and axed the station wagon version of its previous generation.
In 1991, the Japanese carmaker was already under Ford's umbrella and tried to have a distinct image from the blue-oval branded vehicles. In those times, the American carmaker sold the Sierra lineup in Europe, and that was based on an old design with a rear-wheel drive architecture platform. The 626, on the other hand, was fresh from top to bottom and sported the newly introduced biodesign trend. Ford followed in 1993 with the Mondeo's first generation.
Thanks to its curved panels, small headlights, and minimalist-looking grille, the 626 seemed to be smaller than it actually was. Up to the rear doors, it shared its panels with the sedan version, but the rear end was different. A third side window and a raked-forward D-pillar made room for a sloped tailgate. At the back, the taillights were connected via a red strip, which made the car look even better from behind than its sedan sibling. But there was no way to hide that short wheelbase when compared to the car's overall length.
Inside, the 626 hatchback was different than its sedan sibling due to its rear seats. Thanks to the reshaped roof, the rear passengers were spoiled with more room. Moreover, due to the rear split-folding bench, the user could have expanded the trunk in part or as a whole.
Under the hood, Mazda placed a choice of diesel and gasoline engines with either four or six cylinders. They were mated to a five-speed manual while a 4-speed automatic was on the options list.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.9i 5MT FWD (105 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 115 mph (185 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: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/65 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2579.4 lbs (1170 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3692.7 lbs (1675 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0i 5MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65 R14H |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2579.4 lbs (1170 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3692.7 lbs (1675 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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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 |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.5i V6 5MT FWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V6 |
Displacement: | 2497 cm3 |
Power: | 121 KW @ 5600 RPM 165 HP @ 5600 RPM 162 BHP @ 5600 RPM |
Torque: | 160 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 217 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R15V |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2799.8 lbs (1270 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3825 lbs (1735 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 18.1 mpg US (13 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34.1 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 24.8 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 226 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L D 5MT FWD (76 HP) | |
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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 | |
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Top Speed: | 100 mph (161 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 14.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 195/65HR14 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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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: | 16.1 cuFT (456 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.33 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2821.9 lbs (1280 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3780.9 lbs (1715 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 34.5 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |