Mazda 626 GE or Volkswagen Passat B4?

1992–1997 vs 1993–1996 · Liftback/Sedan/Wagon vs Sedan/Wagon

In short

Length: 626 GE 4,695 mm, Passat B4 4,610 mm — a 9 cm difference.
Boot: 626 GE 520 l, Passat B4 640 l.
Lowest consumption: 626 GE 6 l/100 km, Passat B4 5.5 l/100 km.
Power: 626 GE 55–121 kW, Passat B4 55–128 kW.
Standard equipment: 626 GE 16 items (LX), Passat B4 16 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

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

Volkswagen Passat B41993–1996 · 9 engines · CL, GL, GT, CaratSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Mazda 626 GE1992–1997no listings	Volkswagen Passat B41993–1996no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,580 mm–4,695 mm	Length4,605 mm–4,610 mm
Width	Width1,690 mm–1,750 mm	Width1,706 mm–1,720 mm
Height	Height1,400 mm–1,440 mm	Height1,420 mm–1,462 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,575 mm–2,610 mm	Wheelbase2,625 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance145 mm–165 mm	Ground clearance115 mm–120 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume420 l–520 l	Trunk volume465 l–640 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,120 kg–1,290 kg	Curb weight1,180 kg–1,370 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank60 l	Fuel tank70 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1992–1997	Production years1993–1996
Body type	Body typeLiftback, Sedan, Wagon	Body typeSedan, Wagon
Number of engines	Number of engines13	Number of engines9
Power	Power55–121 kW (75–165 hp)	Power55–128 kW (75–174 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.8–2.5	Displacement (l)1.6–2.9
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Diesel
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 consumption5.5 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.5i V6 165	Best 0–100 km/h8.2 s · 2.8 VR6
Top speed	Top speed220 km/h	Top speed224 km/h
Trim levelsLX · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim16 · LX	Items in the base trim16 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim28 · GT	Items in the top trim26 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort3 · 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 · Interior5 · 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✓
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✓
ABS	ABS—	ABS✓
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✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Mazda 626 GE or Volkswagen Passat B4?

Length: Mazda 626 GE 4,695 mm, Volkswagen Passat B4 4,610 mm (a 85 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,610 vs 2,625 mm. Boot: 520 vs 640 l.

Which uses less fuel — Mazda 626 GE or Volkswagen Passat B4?

The most frugal Mazda 626 GE uses 6 l/100 km (2.0 D Comprex); the most frugal Volkswagen Passat B4 5.5 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — Mazda 626 GE or Volkswagen Passat B4?

The strongest Mazda 626 GE makes 121 kW (165 hp) (2.5i V6 165); the strongest Volkswagen Passat B4 128 kW (174 hp) (2.8 VR6).

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