Mazda 626 Hatchback

1997 – 2002 Hatchback Japan

The Mazda 626 Hatchback was in production from 1997 to 2002. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 90 to 136 hp. Combined fuel use starts at 5.2 L/100 km. Every version has a manual gearbox. Compared with the previous generation (1991 – 1998), peak power fell from 165 to 136 hp. It was also available as a sedan.

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Body styleHatchback

Production1997 – 2002

Variants6

FuelPetrol, Diesel

Other body styles

Sedan 1997 – 2002

Key specifications (range)

Power90 – 136 hp

0–100 km/h9.6 – 12.6 s

Top speed180 – 208 km/h

Fuel economy5.2 – 8.1 L/100 km

Front Wheel Drive

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Opel Corsa 5 Doors1997 – 2000 up to125 hp

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Ford Focus 5 Doors1998 – 2001 up to131 hp

Suzuki Escudo / Grand Vitara 5 Doors1998 – 2005 up to144 hp

Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
1.8L 5MT FWD (90 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	90 hp	12.6 s	180	5-Speed manual
1.8L 5MT FWD (100 HP) 1.8 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	100 hp	11.8 s	185	5-Speed manual
2.0L DiTD 5MT FWD (100 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	101 hp	11.5 s	185	5-Speed manual
2.0L DiTD 5MT FWD (110 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Diesel	110 hp	11.0 s	191	5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (115 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	115 hp	9.9 s	198	5-Speed manual
2.0L 5MT FWD (136 HP) 2.0 L · 4 cyl · Front Wheel Drive	Gasoline	136 hp	9.6 s	208	5-Speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1840 cm3 (112 ci)
Power: 66 KW @ 5000 RPM90 HP @ 5000 RPM89 BHP @ 5000 RPM
Torque: 107 lb-ft @ 2500 RPM145 Nm @ 2500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 111.8 mph (180 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 12.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65R14

Dimensions

Length: 180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 56.2 in (1427 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.2/58.2 in (1,478/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 102.7 in (2609 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2568.3 lbs (1165 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3769.9 lbs (1710 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 23.2 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Highway: 37.9 mpg US (6.2 L/100Km)
Combined: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 181 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1840 cm3 (112 ci)
Power: 74 KW @ 5500 RPM100 HP @ 5500 RPM99 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 112 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM152 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 114.9 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.8 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60R15

Dimensions

Length: 180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 56.2 in (1427 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.2/58.2 in (1,478/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 102.7 in (2609 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2568.3 lbs (1165 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3957.2 lbs (1795 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 181 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 74 KW @ 4000 RPM101 HP @ 4000 RPM99 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 162 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM220 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 114.9 mph (185 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 56.2 in (1427 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.2/58.2 in (1,478/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 102.7 in (2609 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2612.4 lbs (1185 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3957.2 lbs (1795 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Highway: 52.2 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 45.2 mpg US (5.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 152 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1998 cm3 (122 ci)
Power: 81 KW @ 4000 RPM110 HP @ 4000 RPM109 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque: 170 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM230 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System: Direct Injection
Fuel: Diesel

Performance

Top Speed: 118.6 mph (191 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 11 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Drums

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60R15

Dimensions

Length: 180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 56.2 in (1427 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.2/58.2 in (1,478/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 102.7 in (2609 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.34

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2777.8 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3957.2 lbs (1795 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 39.8 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 156 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 85 KW @ 6000 RPM115 HP @ 6000 RPM114 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque: 125 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM170 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 123 mph (198 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 185/65R15

Dimensions

Length: 180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 56.2 in (1427 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.2/58.2 in (1,478/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 102.7 in (2609 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2579.4 lbs (1170 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3769.9 lbs (1710 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 22.1 mpg US (10.6 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.7 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km)
Combined: 29.7 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 189 g/km

Engine

Cylinders: L4
Displacement: 1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power: 100 KW @ 5800 RPM136 HP @ 5800 RPM134 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque: 131 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM178 Nm @ 4500 RPM
Fuel System: Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed: 129.2 mph (208 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 9.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-Speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 195/60R15

Dimensions

Length: 180.3 in (4580 mm)
Width: 67.3 in (1709 mm)
Height: 56.2 in (1427 mm)
Front/rear Track: 58.2/58.2 in (1,478/1,478 mm)
Wheelbase: 102.7 in (2609 mm)
Ground Clearance: 6 in (152 mm)
Cargo Volume: 17.7 cuFT (501 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.33

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2678.6 lbs (1215 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3769.9 lbs (1710 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City: 21.7 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
Highway: 36.1 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km)
Combined: 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions: 193 g/km

Length4,580 mm

Width1,709 mm

Height1,427 mm

Wheelbase2,609 mm

Curb weight1,165 – 1,260 kg

Torque145 – 230 Nm

Ranges across all 6 variants of this generation.