Mazda 626 CB or Mazda 626 GC?

1978–1982 vs 1982–1987 · Sedan/Coupe vs Sedan/Liftback/Coupe

In short

Length: 626 CB 4,305 mm, 626 GC 4,430 mm — a 13 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: 626 CB 9.5 l/100 km, 626 GC 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: 626 CB 55–66 kW, 626 GC 46–88 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 CB 12 items (LX), 626 GC 12 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Mazda 626 CB1978–1982 · 4 engines · LX, GLXSpecifications →Listings →

Mazda 626 GC1982–1987 · 8 engines · LX, GLX, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 626 CB1978–1982no listings	Mazda 626 GC1982–1987no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,305 mm	Length4,415 mm–4,430 mm
Width	Width1,660 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,350 mm–1,370 mm	Height1,360 mm–1,395 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,510 mm	Wheelbase2,510 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance160 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance155 mm–160 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volumenot specified	Trunk volume400 l–450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,030 kg–1,100 kg	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,100 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1978–1982	Production years1982–1987
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Coupe
Number of engines	Number of engines4	Number of engines8
Power	Power55–66 kW (75–90 hp)	Power46–88 kW (63–120 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainRear-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption9.5 l/100 km · 1.6	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h12.5 s · 2.0	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 2.0i GT
Top speed	Top speed170 km/h	Top speed195 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · LX	Items in the base trim12 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim16 · GLX	Items in the top trim21 · GT
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 1
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights1 · 2
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights✓	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 626 CB or Mazda 626 GC?

Length: Mazda 626 GC 4,430 mm, Mazda 626 CB 4,305 mm (a 125 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,510 vs 2,510 mm.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 626 CB or Mazda 626 GC?

The most frugal Mazda 626 CB uses 9.5 l/100 km (1.6); the most frugal Mazda 626 GC 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 D).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 626 CB or Mazda 626 GC?

The strongest Mazda 626 CB makes 66 kW (90 hp) (2.0); the strongest Mazda 626 GC 88 kW (120 hp) (2.0i GT).

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