Mazda 626 GC or Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)?

1982–1987 vs 1984–1992 · Sedan/Liftback/Coupe vs Sedan

In short

Length: 626 GC 4,430 mm, Jetta II (A2) 4,315 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Boot: 626 GC 450 l, Jetta II (A2) 570 l.
Lowest consumption: 626 GC 6.5 l/100 km, Jetta II (A2) 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: 626 GC 46–88 kW, Jetta II (A2) 40–102 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 GC 12 items (LX), Jetta II (A2) 10 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)1984–1992 · 8 engines · CL, GL, GT, CSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 626 GC1982–1987no listings	Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)1984–1992no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,415 mm–4,430 mm	Length4,315 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm	Width1,665 mm
Height	Height1,360 mm–1,395 mm	Height1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,510 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance155 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–450 l	Trunk volume550 l–570 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,010 kg–1,100 kg	Curb weight900 kg–1,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1982–1987	Production years1984–1992
Body type	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Coupe	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines8	Number of engines8
Power	Power46–88 kW (63–120 hp)	Power40–102 kW (54–139 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.6 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 2.0i GT	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 1.8 16V
Top speed	Top speed195 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsLX · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim12 · LX	Items in the base trim10 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim21 · GT	Items in the top trim22 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort1 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
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 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R13 Wheels	R13 Wheels✓	R13 Wheels—
Decorative Moldings	Decorative Moldings—	Decorative Moldings✓
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 Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)?

Length: Mazda 626 GC 4,430 mm, Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) 4,315 mm (a 115 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,510 vs 2,475 mm. Boot: 450 vs 570 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 626 GC or Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)?

The most frugal Mazda 626 GC uses 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 D); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) 5.4 l/100 km (1.6 D).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 626 GC or Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)?

The strongest Mazda 626 GC makes 88 kW (120 hp) (2.0i GT); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) 102 kW (139 hp) (1.8 16V).

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