Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Mazda 626 GD?

1985–1996 vs 1987–1992 · Liftback vs Sedan/Liftback/Coupe/Wagon

In short

Length: Croma I (Type 154) 4,520 mm, 626 GD 4,580 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Croma I (Type 154) 500 l, 626 GD 520 l.
Lowest consumption: Croma I (Type 154) 6.2 l/100 km, 626 GD 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: Croma I (Type 154) 55–119 kW, 626 GD 44–103 kW.
Standard equipment: Croma I (Type 154) 19 items (S), 626 GD 11 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Fiat Croma I (Type 154)1985–1996 · 12 engines · S, SX, Turbo, SuperSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 626 GD1987–1992 · 12 engines · LX, GLX, GT, GLESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Fiat Croma I (Type 154)1985–1996no listings	Mazda 626 GD1987–1992no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,495 mm–4,520 mm	Length4,480 mm–4,580 mm
Width	Width1,755 mm–1,760 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,433 mm–1,435 mm	Height1,350 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,660 mm	Wheelbase2,575 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume500 l	Trunk volume400 l–520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,370 kg	Curb weight1,100 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank65 l–70 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1985–1996	Production years1987–1992
Body type	Body typeLiftback	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Coupe, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines12
Power	Power55–119 kW (75–162 hp)	Power44–103 kW (60–140 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.5	Displacement (l)1.8–2.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.9 Turbo D i.d.	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D 60
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.4 s · 2.0 Turbo i.e.	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 2.0i 16V GT
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsS · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim19 · S	Items in the base trim11 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim29 · Turbo	Items in the top trim22 · GT
Equipment · Comfort3 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior5 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest✓	Front centre armrest—
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety4 · 1
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag—
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag—
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Mazda 626 GD?

Length: Mazda 626 GD 4,580 mm, Fiat Croma I (Type 154) 4,520 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,575 vs 2,660 mm. Boot: 520 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Mazda 626 GD?

The most frugal Fiat Croma I (Type 154) uses 6.2 l/100 km (1.9 Turbo D i.d.); the most frugal Mazda 626 GD 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 D 60).

Which is more powerful — Fiat Croma I (Type 154) or Mazda 626 GD?

The strongest Fiat Croma I (Type 154) makes 119 kW (162 hp) (2.5 V6); the strongest Mazda 626 GD 103 kW (140 hp) (2.0i 16V GT).

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