Mazda 626 GE or Renault Laguna I?

1992–1997 vs 1993–2000 · Liftback/Sedan/Wagon vs Liftback/Wagon

In short

Length: 626 GE 4,695 mm, Laguna I 4,625 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: 626 GE 520 l, Laguna I 500 l.
Lowest consumption: 626 GE 6 l/100 km, Laguna I 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: 626 GE 55–121 kW, Laguna I 61–123 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 GE 16 items (LX), Laguna I 17 items (RN).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Renault Laguna I1993–2000 · 11 engines · RN, RT, RXE, RXTSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 626 GE1992–1997no listings	Renault Laguna I1993–2000no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,580 mm–4,695 mm	Length4,508 mm–4,625 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm–1,750 mm	Width1,752 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,422 mm–1,470 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,575 mm–2,610 mm	Wheelbase2,670 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume420 l–520 l	Trunk volume440 l–500 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,290 kg	Curb weight1,215 kg–1,400 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank66 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1992–1997	Production years1993–2000
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Wagon	Body typeLiftback, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines11
Power	Power55–121 kW (75–165 hp)	Power61–123 kW (83–167 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.5	Displacement (l)1.6–3.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 D Comprex	Lowest consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 dTi
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.5i V6 165	Best 0–100 km/h8.6 s · 3.0 V6
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed220 km/h
Trim levelsLX · RN
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · LX	Items in the base trim17 · RN
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · GT	Items in the top trim29 · RXE
Equipment · Comfort3 · 3
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows—	Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors—
Equipment · Interior5 · 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✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
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 · Safety3 · 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-theft1 · 2
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer—	Immobilizer✓
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 GE or Renault Laguna I?

Length: Mazda 626 GE 4,695 mm, Renault Laguna I 4,625 mm (a 70 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,610 vs 2,670 mm. Boot: 520 vs 500 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 626 GE or Renault Laguna I?

The most frugal Mazda 626 GE uses 6 l/100 km (2.0 D Comprex); the most frugal Renault Laguna I 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 dTi).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 626 GE or Renault Laguna I?

The strongest Mazda 626 GE makes 121 kW (165 hp) (2.5i V6 165); the strongest Renault Laguna I 123 kW (167 hp) (3.0 V6).

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