Mazda 626 GE or Saab 900 Classic?

1992–1997 vs 1978–1994 · Liftback/Sedan/Wagon vs Hatchback 5-door/Sedan/Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

In short

Length: 626 GE 4,695 mm, 900 Classic 4,680 mm — a 2 cm difference.
Boot: 626 GE 520 l, 900 Classic 450 l.
Lowest consumption: 626 GE 6 l/100 km, 900 Classic 9 l/100 km.
Power: 626 GE 55–121 kW, 900 Classic 94–129 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 GE 16 items (LX), 900 Classic 17 items (S).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Saab 900 Classic1978–1994 · 6 engines · S, GLE, TurboSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 626 GE1992–1997no listings	Saab 900 Classic1978–1994no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,580 mm–4,695 mm	Length4,680 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm–1,750 mm	Width1,690 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,420 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,575 mm–2,610 mm	Wheelbase2,517 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance130 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume420 l–520 l	Trunk volume240 l–450 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,290 kg	Curb weight1,175 kg–1,285 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank63 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1992–1997	Production years1978–1994
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Wagon	Body typeHatchback 5-door, Sedan, Hatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines6
Power	Power55–121 kW (75–165 hp)	Power94–129 kW (128–175 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.5	Displacement (l)2.0–2.1
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6 l/100 km · 2.0 D Comprex	Lowest consumption9 l/100 km · 2.0i
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.5i V6 165	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 2.0 Turbo 16
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed210 km/h
Trim levelsLX · S
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · LX	Items in the base trim17 · S
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · GT	Items in the top trim22 · GLE
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 · 5
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior—
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Heated Front Seats	Heated Front Seats—	Heated Front Seats✓
5 Seats	5 Seats✓	5 Seats—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Load Cover	Load Cover✓	Load Cover—
Athermal Glazing	Athermal Glazing—	Athermal Glazing✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 4
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors—	Heated Side Mirrors✓
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights—	Daytime Running Lights✓
Headlight Washers	Headlight Washers—	Headlight Washers✓
Equipment · Safety3 · 0
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 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 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 GE or Saab 900 Classic?

Length: Mazda 626 GE 4,695 mm, Saab 900 Classic 4,680 mm (a 15 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,610 vs 2,517 mm. Boot: 520 vs 450 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 626 GE or Saab 900 Classic?

The most frugal Mazda 626 GE uses 6 l/100 km (2.0 D Comprex); the most frugal Saab 900 Classic 9 l/100 km (2.0i).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 626 GE or Saab 900 Classic?

The strongest Mazda 626 GE makes 121 kW (165 hp) (2.5i V6 165); the strongest Saab 900 Classic 129 kW (175 hp) (2.0 Turbo 16).

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