Toyota Avensis (1997 – 2000) vs Mazda 626 Sedan (1997 – 2002): specs compared
The Mazda 626 Sedan is the more powerful of the two, with up to 136 hp against 128 hp. The Toyota Avensis is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.3 s against 9.6 s. The Mazda 626 Sedan uses less fuel, from 5.2 L/100 km against 5.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,145 kg against 1,170 kg. At 4,580 mm, the Mazda 626 Sedan is 89 mm longer than the Toyota Avensis.
| Specification |
Toyota
Avensis
1997 – 2000
|
Mazda
626 Sedan
1997 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | Japan |
| Documented years | 1997 – 2000 | 1997 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 7 | 6 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 90 – 128 hp | 90 – 136 hp |
| Torque | 145 – 250 Nm | 145 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 12.2 s | 9.6 – 12.6 s |
| Top speed | 180 – 205 km/h | 180 – 208 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.9 – 9.0 L/100 km | 5.2 – 8.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,491 mm | 4,580 mm |
| Width | 1,709 mm | 1,709 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,427 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,629 mm | 2,609 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,170 – 1,295 kg | 1,145 – 1,240 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.