Mazda 626 626 GE

Mazda 626 626 GE
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The Mazda 626 626 GE (1993–1997): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 9 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: GE · Sold in: United States and Canada

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length–4,515–4,610 mm
Width–1,689 mm
Height–1,374–1,410 mm
Wheelbase–2,515–2,575 mm
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)396 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,747 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)

1,608 complaints for model years 1993–1997. 124 crashes · 26 fires · 231 injuries · 99 deaths

  • Transmission and drivetrain 998
  • Airbags 161
  • Engine 96
  • Electrical system 45

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 9 versions of the Mazda 626 626 GE

United States 5 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
1994–2002(FFS), CLKUP · V-6 (FFS), CLKUP · CLKUP2.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1993–1997(FFS)2.0 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA212 g/km
1993–1997(FFS), CLKUP2.0 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive23–24 MPG (9.8–10.2 L/100 km) EPA230–240 g/km
1993–1997(FFS) · V-6 (FFS)2.5 LPetrol5-speed manualFront-wheel drive20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA276 g/km
1993(FFS), CLKUP2.5 LPetrol4-speed automaticFront-wheel drive19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA291 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
1995–1997Mid-size2.0 LPetrol4-speed automatic10.5–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle242–244 g/km
1995–1997Mid-size2.0 LPetrol5-speed manual9.4–9.5 L/100 km 5-cycle216–219 g/km
1995–1997Mid-size2.5 LPetrol4-speed automatic12.6 L/100 km 5-cycle290 g/km
1995–1997Mid-size2.5 LPetrol5-speed manual11.9 L/100 km 5-cycle274 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.