Mazda 626 GC or Mazda 626 GD?

1982–1987 vs 1987–1992 · Sedan/Liftback/Coupe vs Sedan/Liftback/Coupe/Wagon

In short

Length: 626 GC 4,430 mm, 626 GD 4,580 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: 626 GC 450 l, 626 GD 520 l.
Lowest consumption: 626 GC 6.5 l/100 km, 626 GD 6.5 l/100 km.
Power: 626 GC 46–88 kW, 626 GD 44–103 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 GC 12 items (LX), 626 GD 11 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

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

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 626 GC1982–1987no listings	Mazda 626 GD1987–1992no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,415 mm–4,430 mm	Length4,480 mm–4,580 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,395 mm	Height1,350 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,510 mm	Wheelbase2,575 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance150 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–450 l	Trunk volume400 l–520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,100 kg	Curb weight1,100 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1982–1987	Production years1987–1992
Body type	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Coupe	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Coupe, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines12
Power	Power46–88 kW (63–120 hp)	Power44–103 kW (60–140 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.8–2.2
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D 60
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 2.0i GT	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 2.0i 16V GT
Top speed	Top speed195 km/h	Top speed205 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · LX	Items in the base trim11 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim21 · GT	Items in the top trim22 · GT
Equipment · Comfort1 · 2
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering—	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 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✓
Equipment · Multimedia1 · 2
Audio System	Audio System—	Audio System✓
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation✓	Audio Preparation—
12V Socket	12V Socket—	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 0
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 · 0
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
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 GC or Mazda 626 GD?

Length: Mazda 626 GD 4,580 mm, Mazda 626 GC 4,430 mm (a 150 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,575 vs 2,510 mm. Boot: 520 vs 450 l.

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

The most frugal Mazda 626 GC uses 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 D); the most frugal Mazda 626 GD 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 D 60).

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

The strongest Mazda 626 GC makes 88 kW (120 hp) (2.0i GT); the strongest Mazda 626 GD 103 kW (140 hp) (2.0i 16V GT).

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