Volvo 440 (1988 – 1993) vs Mazda 626 Hatchback (1988 – 1991): specs compared
The Volvo 440 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 120 hp against 115 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.5 s against 10.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 200 km/h against 192 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.2 L/100 km against 8.5 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 965 kg against 1,145 kg. At 4,534 mm, the Mazda 626 Hatchback is 224 mm longer than the Volvo 440.
| Specification |
Volvo
440
1988 – 1993
|
Mazda
626 Hatchback
1988 – 1991
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Japan |
| Documented years | 1988 – 1993 | 1988 – 1991 |
| Body style | — | Hatchback |
| Variants | 9 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 79 – 120 hp | 90 – 115 hp |
| Torque | 125 – 175 Nm | 150 – 180 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.5 – 12.5 s | 10.2 – 11.7 s |
| Top speed | 170 – 200 km/h | 175 – 192 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.2 – 8.5 L/100 km | 8.5 – 8.8 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,310 mm | 4,534 mm |
| Width | 1,690 mm | 1,689 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,374 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,500 mm | 2,576 mm |
| Curb weight | 965 – 1,045 kg | 1,145 – 1,170 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.