Mazda 626 GD or Mazda 626 GE?

1987–1992 vs 1992–1997 · Sedan/Liftback/Coupe/Wagon vs Liftback/Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: 626 GD 4,580 mm, 626 GE 4,695 mm — a 12 cm difference.
Lowest consumption: 626 GD 6.5 l/100 km, 626 GE 6 l/100 km.
Power: 626 GD 44–103 kW, 626 GE 55–121 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 GD 11 items (LX), 626 GE 16 items (LX).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Mazda 626 GE1992–1997 · 13 engines · LX, GLX, GT, GLESpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 626 GD1987–1992no listings	Mazda 626 GE1992–1997no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,480 mm–4,580 mm	Length4,580 mm–4,695 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm	Width1,690 mm–1,750 mm
Height	Height1,350 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,575 mm	Wheelbase2,575 mm–2,610 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance145 mm–165 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–520 l	Trunk volume420 l–520 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,100 kg–1,290 kg	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,290 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank60 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1987–1992	Production years1992–1997
Body type	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Coupe, Wagon	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines13
Power	Power44–103 kW (60–140 hp)	Power55–121 kW (75–165 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.2	Displacement (l)1.8–2.5
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 2.0 D 60	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 D Comprex
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 2.0i 16V GT	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.5i V6 165
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsLX · LX
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · LX	Items in the base trim16 · LX
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · GT	Items in the top trim28 · GT
Equipment · Comfort2 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors—	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 3
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag—	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag—	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft0 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking—	Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel 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 — Mazda 626 GD or Mazda 626 GE?

Length: Mazda 626 GE 4,695 mm, Mazda 626 GD 4,580 mm (a 115 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,610 vs 2,575 mm. Boot: 520 vs 520 l.

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

The most frugal Mazda 626 GD uses 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 D 60); the most frugal Mazda 626 GE 6 l/100 km (2.0 D Comprex).

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

The strongest Mazda 626 GD makes 103 kW (140 hp) (2.0i 16V GT); the strongest Mazda 626 GE 121 kW (165 hp) (2.5i V6 165).

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