Mazda 626 GD or Opel Vectra A?

1987–1992 vs 1988–1995 · Sedan/Liftback/Coupe/Wagon vs Sedan/Hatchback 5-door

In short

Length: 626 GD 4,580 mm, Vectra A 4,432 mm — a 15 cm difference.
Boot: 626 GD 520 l, Vectra A 530 l.
Lowest consumption: 626 GD 6.5 l/100 km, Vectra A 5.8 l/100 km.
Power: 626 GD 44–103 kW, Vectra A 42–150 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 GD 11 items (LX), Vectra A 10 items (GL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Opel Vectra A1988–1995 · 14 engines · GL, GLS, CD, LSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 626 GD1987–1992no listings	Opel Vectra A1988–1995no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,480 mm–4,580 mm	Length4,350 mm–4,432 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm	Width1,698 mm–1,706 mm
Height	Height1,350 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,400 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,575 mm	Wheelbase2,600 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–140 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume400 l–520 l	Trunk volume440 l–530 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,100 kg–1,290 kg	Curb weight1,035 kg–1,445 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank61 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1987–1992	Production years1988–1995
Body type	Body typeSedan, Liftback, Coupe, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door
Number of engines	Number of engines12	Number of engines14
Power	Power44–103 kW (60–140 hp)	Power42–150 kW (57–204 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.2	Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
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 consumption5.8 l/100 km · 1.7 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9 s · 2.0i 16V GT	Best 0–100 km/h6.5 s · 2.0i Turbo 4x4
Top speed	Top speed205 km/h	Top speed240 km/h
Trim levelsLX · GL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · LX	Items in the base trim10 · GL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim22 · GT	Items in the top trim26 · CDX
Equipment · Comfort2 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Equipment · Interior4 · 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 · Multimedia2 · 1
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Automatic Headlight Leveling	Automatic Headlight Leveling—	Automatic Headlight Leveling✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
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 Opel Vectra A?

Length: Mazda 626 GD 4,580 mm, Opel Vectra A 4,432 mm (a 148 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,575 vs 2,600 mm. Boot: 520 vs 530 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 626 GD or Opel Vectra A?

The most frugal Mazda 626 GD uses 6.5 l/100 km (2.0 D 60); the most frugal Opel Vectra A 5.8 l/100 km (1.7 D).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 626 GD or Opel Vectra A?

The strongest Mazda 626 GD makes 103 kW (140 hp) (2.0i 16V GT); the strongest Opel Vectra A 150 kW (204 hp) (2.0i Turbo 4x4).

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