Mazda 626 626 GC

Mazda 626 626 GC
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The Mazda 626 626 GC (1984–1987): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 8 versions in the United States.

Model codes: GC · Sold in: United States

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,516 mm
Width–1,690 mm
Height–1,410 mm
Wheelbase–2,510 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight–1,050 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)595 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,464–2,520 L EPA–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

54 complaints for model years 1984–1987. 7 crashes · 3 fires · 11 injuries · 1 death

  • Electrical system 24

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 8 versions of the Mazda 626 626 GC

United States 8 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
1985–1987(FFS) · (FFS), SIL2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1986–1987(FFS,TRBO)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1987(FFS), 2MODE2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA251 g/km
1985–1986(FFS)2.0 LPetrol3-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
19852.0 LDiesel5-speed manualFront-wheel drive33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA192 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.0 LPetrol3-speed automatic–23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA240 g/km
1984(FFS) · (FFS) CA model2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual–25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA221 g/km
1984(DIESEL) · (DIESEL) CA model2.0 LDiesel5-speed manual–33 MPG (7.1 L/100 km) EPA192 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.